Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #22V033000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V033000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2021 venza hybrid vehicles Includes 41,544 affected units, Turn Signal Lights May Fail/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021 venza hybrid vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2021 venza hybrid vehicles. water may enter the rear turn signal led lights, allowing condensation to form on the circuit board, and causing a short circuit. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace both rear turn signal led bulbs and replace the rear turn signal light assembly as necessary, free of charge. interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 18, 2022. remedy parts are expected to be available by june 30, 2022. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 22tb01/22ta01.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V033000
Report Received Date: 2022-01-26T00:00:00
Subject: Turn signal lights may fail/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 41,544

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 22TB01/22TA01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2021 venza hybrid vehicles. water may enter the rear turn signal led lights, allowing condensation to form on the circuit board, and causing a short circuit. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: A short circuit can cause dimming or failure of the rear turn signals and hazard lights, reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace both rear turn signal led bulbs and replace the rear turn signal light assembly as necessary, free of charge. interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 18, 2022. remedy parts are expected to be available by june 30, 2022. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 22tb01/22ta01.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.47

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NHTSA ID: 22V033000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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