| Recall Date: |
MAY 11, 2009 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
TACOMA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
42540 |
Recall Date:
MAY 11, 2009
Model Affected:
1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
Summary:
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION
CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS
PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET
EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE
HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108,
"LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE
REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A
VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL
REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS.
THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS
MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Potential Units
Affected:
42540
Notes:
DOPE, INC.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 2006 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
TACOMA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
61944 |
Recall Date:
MAR 23, 2006
Model Affected:
1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
Summary:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS,
AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME
COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH
AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS,
REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL
BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A
VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO
REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL
3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT
323-838-2988.
Potential Units
Affected:
61944
Notes:
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
| Recall Date: |
AUG 01, 2001 |
| Component: |
TRAILER HITCHES |
| Model Affected: |
TACOMA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
70717 |
Recall Date:
AUG 01, 2001
Model Affected:
1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THIS RECALL IS FOR
TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTERS INSTALLED
BY DEALERS OR FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2000
TOYOTA TUNDRA AND TACOMA VEHICLES. THE
CONNECTORS INTEGRATE THE VEHICLE'S TAIL LIGHTS,
BRAKE LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WITH THOSE
EQUIPPED ON THE TRAILER, ARE DEFECTIVE. AFFECTED
PART NUMBERS ARE: PT207-34000, PT207-34002,
PT207-04981, AND PT214-04985. IN THE TUNDRA
VEHICLES, THE CIRCUITRY UTILIZED IN THE
CONVERTER WAS INADEQUATE TO PROPERLY MANAGE
VEHICLE AND/OR TRAILER-SIDE VOLTAGE SPIKES. IF
THE CONVERTER IS EXPOSED TO A VOLTAGE SPIKE, IT
MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT
WITHIN THE CONVERTER. IN THE TACOMA VEHICLES,
DUE TO DEFICIENT WATERPROOFING AND IMPROPER
INSTALLATION LOCATION OF THE CONVERTER, WHICH IS
MOUNTED IN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE TAILGATE
CAVITY OF THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT
CIRCUIT WILL OCCUR IF WATER ENTERS THE CONVERTER
HOUSING.
Consequence:
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A
FAULT IN THE CONVERTER AND A NON-OPERATIONAL
CONDITION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE
IS DRIVEN WITHOUT TRAILER LIGHTS, IT MAY BE
DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE THE TRAILER,
INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL A
REDESIGNED TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER
FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST
27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN
AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE
AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A
REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT
1-800-331-4331.
Potential Units
Affected:
70717
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
| Recall Date: |
APR 07, 2009 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
TACOMA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
16270 |
Recall Date:
APR 07, 2009
Model Affected:
1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION
CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS
PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET
EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE
HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108,
"LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE
REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A
VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL
REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS.
THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS
MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Potential Units
Affected:
16270
Notes:
SABERSPORT
| Recall Date: |
APR 07, 2009 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
TACOMA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
16270 |
Recall Date:
APR 07, 2009
Model Affected:
1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION
CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS
PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET
EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE
HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108,
"LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE
REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A
VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL
REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS.
THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS
MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Potential Units
Affected:
16270
Notes:
SABERSPORT
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2006 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
TACOMA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
27176 |