Cougar Motor Led Headlamp Bulb recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 24, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Guangzhou Cougar Trading Co., Ltd. recalls Cougar Motor Led Headlamp Bulb

Recall number

21E021000

Brand / firm

Cougar Motor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 23,238 units

Why it was recalled

Excessive glare or brightness can reduce other driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.