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Lexus 1999 Exterior Lighting recall

Recalled January 20, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V011000 · Lexus

Hazard
VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
Units
23,441 units

Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSITION.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.

Product
Lexus RX300
Manufacturer(s)
Toyota Motor Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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