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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1230676
Internal NHTSA #	10783330
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2005
File date	17/10/15
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When driving on the country side, we used the high beam lights and noticed when we stop smoke from the head lamps. It was so hot that melted the lens covers. This represent a hazard and liability. It can cause a severe burn skin damage to a person and probably if left more time a fire. Toyota has a service technical bulletin t-sb-0036-08 (nhtsa id number: 10024893) that address a "discoloration on the lens". My vin number is included on the list. Toyota knows there is a problem with the material used, it absorbs to much heat. This is a potential for fire and for a severe burn. Toyota should replace them. Pictures attached as well as service technical bulletin t-sb-0036-08. Even though it was not a fire, the presence of the smoke indicate a potential for fire if we had use it longer.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	20
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MIAMI, FL
VIN pattern	JTEDP21A950XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	08/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	40
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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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