TOYOTA TUNDRA 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V410000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-17 2020-07-15 2020-07-16

Production Dates: 2017-08-03 - 2018-02-09

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20TB12/20TA12

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 183397

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB12/20TA12.

Notes

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.