NHTSA recall 21E021000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs
The defect
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."
The risk
Excessive glare or brightness can reduce other driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.