Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E021000 Reported March 24, 2021

Bulb exceeds luminous lux standard/fmvss 108

Guangzhou Cougar Trading Co., Ltd. · Exterior Lighting · 23,238 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21E021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
23,238
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 24, 2021
Completion Rate
3.07

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 Guangzhou Cougar Trading Co., Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 21E021000 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 21E021000

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

What is recall 21E021000?

NHTSA recall 21E021000 was issued by Guangzhou Cougar Trading Co., Ltd. on March 24, 2021. It addresses: Bulb exceeds luminous lux standard/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 23,238 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Guangzhou Cougar Trading Co., Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21E021000 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.