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NHTSARecalled 2013-04-25

Toyota Motor Corporation — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER; 2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER; 2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER; 2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER; 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER; 2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER; 2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

  • Brand TOYOTA

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Toyota is recalling certain 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits on the front bumper. The 55-watt bulbs in these lamp assemblies, combined with their mounting angle, produce light that exceeds the maximum allowable brightness for upper beam headlamps. This excessive brightness can create glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the 55-watt bulbs with 35-watt bulbs at no charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Details from the source

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary lamps are too bright and exceed the maximum light output allowed for an upper beam headlamp. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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