Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #96V037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V037000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 756 affected units, TOYOTA/LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:TAIL LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The plastic material of the bulb holders of the rear tail light assembly does not have sufficient heat resistance. When the bulb is illuminated, the resulting high temperature can cause the bulb holder to deform.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear combination lamp bulb holder to see if it is the defective material. The defective bulb holder together with the wiring harness will be replaced with a correct bulb holder and harness.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V037000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1996-02-20T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/lighting:lamp or socket:tail lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 756

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The plastic material of the bulb holders of the rear tail light assembly does not have sufficient heat resistance. When the bulb is illuminated, the resulting high temperature can cause the bulb holder to deform.

Consequence Summary: As the bulb holder deforms, the bulb can lose electrical contact, resulting in an inoperative lamp, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the rear combination lamp bulb holder to see if it is the defective material. The defective bulb holder together with the wiring harness will be replaced with a correct bulb holder and harness.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6trb~g2rz-kpz3

NHTSA ID: 96V037000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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