The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E006000·Announced 2021-02-01

Putco Recalls Nitro-Lux LED Headlamp Bulbs for Excessive Glare

Putco is recalling specific Nitro-Lux LED headlamp bulbs because they may cause excessive glare to oncoming drivers, 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

Putco Inc is recalling certain Nitro-Lux LED Headlamp Bulb part numbers 700004 through 709012. The recall affects approximately 31,716 units. These bulbs may cause excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.

The excessive glare or brightness can increase the risk of a crash. Putco will notify owners and distributors and will replace the affected LED bulbs with Halogen bulbs free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2021.

Owners may contact Putco customer service at 1-800-247-3974. They may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS recall
Manufacturer
Putco Inc
Category
Vehicle — Lighting Components
Hazard
Affected units
31,716

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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