Hikari Technology recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Ningbo shuwu Import & Export Co.,ltd (Ningbo) is recalling certain aftermarket Hikari headlight bulbs, LED-V39-R3 and RS-R models (in configurations H1, H4, H7, H11, H13, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9012) sold through Amazon.com. These bulbs may create excessive glare or brightness for oncoming traffic. 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
Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ningbo will notify distributors, and owners, and will replace the bulb with halogen bulbs, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ningbo customer service at 1-812-250-8051 or by [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Hikari Technology Led Headlight Bulb
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21E002000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Ningbo Shuwu Import & Export Co.,Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Feb 3, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 99,950
- 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.