| Issue ID | 1258629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10823858 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/02/16 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | To whom it may concern, i purchased a set of aftermarket replacement headlights for my 2004 toyota sienna that were advertised as dot/sae approved. Http://www. Am-autoparts. Com/2004/toyota/sienna/headlight-assemblies/am-19245220/350742. Html based on how far from the original equipment headlights these aftermarket lights performed (plus the fact they leaked) i went ahead and returned them. From my research it shows that the majority of aftermarket lights do not meet title 49, part 571-federal motor vehicle safety standards, standard number 108 (fmvss 108) and i am wondering why the dot and nhtsa is allowing them to be sold. Please take a look at this study by a lobbying group for these companies, whose own test results show they don't meet the oem standards that are required to meet fmvss 108. Http://www. Capacertified. Org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/capalighting3. Pdf respectful [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *bf |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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