LEXUS RX300 1999: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V011000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | RX300 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-02-16 | 1999-01-20 | 1999-01-28 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-23 - 1998-07-02
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: XL-3
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23441
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
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'.
