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HighNHTSA·21E002000·Announced 2021-01-12

Hikari LED Headlight Bulbs Recalled for Excessive Glare and Brightness

Ningbo is recalling Hikari LED headlight bulbs sold on Amazon because they create excessive glare for oncoming traffic, increasing crash risk.

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 (excessive glare increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ningbo shuwu Import & Export Co.,ltd is recalling certain aftermarket Hikari headlight bulbs, specifically the LED-V39-R3 and RS-R models. These bulbs are available in various configurations including H1, H4, H7, H11, H13, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, and 9012. The affected units were sold through Amazon.com.

The recall is necessary because these bulbs may create excessive glare or brightness for oncoming traffic. This condition causes the bulbs to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The excessive glare increases the risk of a crash for oncoming drivers.

Owners may contact Ningbo customer service at 1-812-250-8051 or by email at [email protected] to arrange for a free replacement with halogen bulbs. The recall began on February 3, 2021. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS recall
Manufacturer
Ningbo shuwu Import & Export Co.,ltd
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
99,950

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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