Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #99E012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99E012000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 20,613 affected units, TOYOTA/TRAILER TOWING WIRING HARNESS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Towing hitch kits and aftermarket trailer towing wire harness converters for use on 1998-1999 lexus lx470, and toyota land cruisers. due to inadequate waterproofing performance and improper installation location of the converter, which is mounted on the exterior of the vehicle, an electrical short circuit could occur if water enters the converter housing.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the converter.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99E012000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1999-04-19T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/trailer towing wiring harness

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 20,613

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Towing hitch kits and aftermarket trailer towing wire harness converters for use on 1998-1999 lexus lx470, and toyota land cruisers. due to inadequate waterproofing performance and improper installation location of the converter, which is mounted on the exterior of the vehicle, an electrical short circuit could occur if water enters the converter housing.

Consequence Summary: The short circuit can cause a failure of the converter, and if a trailer is being towed at the time, can also cause failure of the trailer lights.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the converter.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99E012000

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