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2009 TOYOTA TACOMA — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire · 947636 · 2012-11-02

Vehicle

Make
TOYOTA
Model
TACOMA
Year
2009
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Miles at failure
37,800

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WOULD CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT LENS TO OVERHEAT, MELTING THE PLASTIC LENSES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A BULLETIN FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT STATED IF ANY HEADLIGHT WAS DEFECTIVE THEY HAVE TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALER WILL REPAIR THE FAILURE OF THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE, BUT THE CONTACT HAS TO PAY FOR THE LABOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,800.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10483144
Machine
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