The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E087000·Announced 2020-11-20

JDM Astar Recalls T1 Replacement Headlight Bulbs for Excessive Brightness

JDM Astar is recalling specific T1 replacement headlight bulbs because their excessive light output may blind oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the excessive brightness may blind oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

JDM Astar LLC is recalling certain T1 replacement headlight bulbs in sizes H11, 9005, 9006, H4, 9007, H13, and 9012. The recall affects approximately 38,520 units. The defect involves light output that may be excessive, causing the bulbs to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

The excessive brightness may blind oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific vehicles are listed in the recall notice, but the bulbs are intended for use in vehicles equipped with these specific headlight sizes.

JDM will notify owners and instruct them to return the bulbs for a full refund, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2021. Owners may contact JDM customer service at 1-626-330-0711 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall
Manufacturer
JDM ASTAR LLC
Category
Vehicle — Headlight Bulbs
Hazard
Affected units
38,520

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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