NHTSA recall 20E087000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Reported Nov 20, 202038,520 vehicles affectedJDM ASTAR LLC
The defect
JDM ASTAR LLC (JDM) is recalling certain T1 replacement headlight bulbs sizes H11, 9005, 9006, H4, 9007, H13, and 9012. The light output may be excessive. 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
The excessive brightness may blind oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
JDM will notify owners, instructing them to return the bulbs for a full refund, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2021. Owners may contact JDM customer service at 1-626-330-0711.