Make : LEXUS | Model : RX300 | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980123 - 19980702 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V011000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990216 | Date Received by ODI: 19990120 | Date Added to Database: 19990128 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: XL-3 | ||
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23441 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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