Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E077000 Reported October 13, 2020

Bulb creates excessive glare/fmvss 108

Diode Dynamics, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 27,890 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E077000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
27,890
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 13, 2020
Completion Rate
2.78

Defect Summary

Diode dynamics, llc (diode) is recalling certain sl1 led replacement headlamp bulbs, part numbers dd0215p, dd0216p, dd0217p, dd0218p, dd0219p, dd0323p and dd0340p. these bulbs exceed the luminous flux standards for replaceable light sources, may cause 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."

Safety Consequence

If the bulbs cause excessive glare, or brightness for oncoming drivers, it can increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Diode will notify owners, and will replace all sl1 led headlamp bulbs with halogen headlamp bulbs, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2020. owners may contact diode customer service at 1-314-205-3033.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Diode Dynamics, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20E077000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20E077000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20E077000?

NHTSA recall 20E077000 was issued by Diode Dynamics, Llc on October 13, 2020. It addresses: Bulb creates excessive glare/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 27,890 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Diode Dynamics, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E077000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.