Campaign 21E-021

Bulbs can create excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers

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Defect summary

Guangzhou Cougar Trading Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou) is recalling certain Cougar Motor CCD19-6215, CCD19-6322, CCD19-6888, CCD19-6254, CCD19-6398, CCD19-6126, CCD19-6777, and CCD19-6881 headlight LED bulbs sizes 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9012. The bulbs can create excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers. As such, these bulbs fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Excessive glare or brightness can reduce other driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Guangzhou will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LED bulb with halogen bulb, free of charge. Owners may contact Guangzhou customer service at 1-916-400-1487.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21E021000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 21E-021
MakeModelModel years
Cougar MotorLED Headlamp BulbYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.