Diode Dynamics recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Diode Dynamics, LLC (Diode) is recalling certain SL1 LED replacement headlamp bulbs, part numbers DD0215P, DD0216P, DD0217P, DD0218P, DD0219P, DD0323P and DD0340P. These bulbs exceed the luminous flux standards for replaceable light sources, may cause excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers. As such, these bulbs fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
If the bulbs cause excessive glare, or brightness for oncoming drivers, it can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Diode will notify owners, and will replace all SL1 LED headlamp bulbs with halogen headlamp bulbs, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Diode customer service at 1-314-205-3033.
Vehicles covered
- Diode Dynamics Sl1 Led Headlamp Bulb
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E077000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Diode Dynamics, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 13, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 6, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 27,890
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.