TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13E070000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | PRIUS V | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-01-23 | 2013-12-12 | 2013-12-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 409
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Genera Corporation "Genera" is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 "driver-side", and model 11-6467-00 "passenger-side", sold for use on 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V vehicles. The brake light and tail light circuits are switched causing the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, when the brake lights will go out.
The reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Genera at 1-888-963-9888. This recall is being conducted by Genera Corporation, not by Toyota Motor Corporation.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
