NHTSA recall 20E077000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs
The defect
Diode Dynamics, LLC (Diode) is recalling certain SL1 LED replacement headlamp bulbs, part numbers DD0215P, DD0216P, DD0217P, DD0218P, DD0219P, DD0323P and DD0340P. These bulbs exceed the luminous flux standards for replaceable light sources, may cause 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."
The risk
If the bulbs cause excessive glare, or brightness for oncoming drivers, it can increase the risk of crash.
The remedy
Diode will notify owners, and will replace all SL1 LED headlamp bulbs with halogen headlamp bulbs, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Diode customer service at 1-314-205-3033.