LEXUS RX300 1999: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : LEXUS | Model : RX300 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-01-23 - 1998-07-02 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V011000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-02-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-01-20 | Date Added to Database: 1999-01-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: XL-3 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 23441 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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