NHTSA recall 21E061000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs
Reported Jul 6, 20213,000 vehicles affectedGuangzhou Yorkim Trading Co., Ltd
The defect
Guangzhou Yorkim Trading Co., Ltd is recalling certain Yorkim R7 H11 LED bulbs, sold through Amazon. These aftermarket LED headlight bulbs can create excessive glare and brightness to oncoming traffic. 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 and brightness can decrease the visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Yorkim will provide a full refund. Owners may contact Guangzhou customer service at 1-861-052-2163.