NHTSA recall 21E004000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting › Headlights
The defect
Guangzhou Zhilan E-Commerce Co., Ltd (Guangzhou) is recalling certain aftermarket Auxbeam headlight bulbs sizess 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007 and 9012, sold under part numbers 70025550, 70024368, 70024210, 70024211, 88623538, 88623534, 88623537, 88623535 and 88623539, sold through Amazon.com. These bulbs may create 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
Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Guangzhou will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LED bulbs with halogen headlamp bulbs, free of charge. To qualify for such replacement, a claimant must fill out a recall request form and provide proof of purchase and agree to return the recalled bulb. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Auxbeam customer service at 1-925-276-0607 or by email at Recall@auxbeam.com.