Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
RX300
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V011000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
Vehicles Following Behind May Not See The Vehicle Since No Headlights And Taillights Would Be Illuminated, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Modified Body Electronic Control Unit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19980123
End Of Manufacture
19980702
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23441
Date Owners Notified
19990216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19990120
Make Campaign Number
XL-3