NHTSA Campaign 99V011000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Issued by TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. · Reported Jan 20, 1999 · 23,441 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSITION.
Consequence
VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | RX300 | 1999 | 23,441 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V011000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.