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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	858366
Internal NHTSA #	10400779
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model Year	2006
File date	10/03/11
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The headlamp covers on my 2006 toyota highland hybrid show significant melting exactly where the day lights shine through the plastic. This is definitely a defect in the materials, as the lights cannot be turned off by the driver. The vehicle has just 75000 miles, & the lens covers & bulbs are the original equipment. The dealer refused to correct this without approval from toyota. Toyota refuses to acknowledge that this is a defect and will not replace the lamps and/or the lens covers. I believe this is a safety hazard, as others have reported fires started by the overheated lenscovers. Another hazard is that as the lenses further deteriorate, they will allow water and moisture to seep in, increasing the risk of an electrical short. Although the warranty has expired, i feel that toyota should be admitting that this is a safety issue and a mfg defect, and replace the light units. Instead, toyota representatives have repeatedly stated that they haven't heard of this problem before, and will not take any corrective action.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BLAIRSTOWN, NJ
VIN pattern	JTEDW21A060XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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