TOYOTA CAMRY 1996: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-03-25 | 1996-02-20 | 1996-02-28 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-01 - 1996-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 756
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE BULB HOLDERS OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT HEAT RESISTANCE. WHEN THE BULB IS ILLUMINATED, THE RESULTING HIGH TEMPERATURE CAN CAUSE THE BULB HOLDER TO DEFORM.
AS THE BULB HOLDER DEFORMS, THE BULB CAN LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT, RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE LAMP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP BULB HOLDER TO SEE IF IT IS THE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE DEFECTIVE BULB HOLDER TOGETHER WITH THE WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A CORRECT BULB HOLDER AND HARNESS.
SYSTEM: LIGHTING; LAMP OR SOCKET; TAIL LIGHTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.
