Auxbeam recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Guangzhou Zhilan E-Commerce Co., Ltd (Guangzhou) is recalling certain aftermarket Auxbeam headlight bulbs sizess 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007 and 9012, sold under part numbers 70025550, 70024368, 70024210, 70024211, 88623538, 88623534, 88623537, 88623535 and 88623539, sold through Amazon.com. These bulbs may create 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

Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Guangzhou will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LED bulbs with halogen headlamp bulbs, free of charge. To qualify for such replacement, a claimant must fill out a recall request form and provide proof of purchase and agree to return the recalled bulb. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Auxbeam customer service at 1-925-276-0607 or by email at [email protected].

Vehicles covered

• Auxbeam Led Headlight Bulb

Facts

NHTSA recall number

21E004000

Type

Equipment

Filed by

Guangzhou Zhilan E-Commerce Co., Ltd

Reported to NHTSA

Jan 19, 2021

Owners notified

Feb 25, 2021

Vehicles or items affected

25,059

Started by

NHTSA compliance testing

Built

–

Part

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs; Exterior lighting › Headlights

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.