NHTSA Recall # | 160106 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V410000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20TB12/20TA12 |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 17/08/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/04/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/04/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/07/20 |
Report created | 16/07/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 183397 |
Defect 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 summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |