Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
FJ CRUISER
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
13V163000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
Light Intensities Above The MaximUM Allowable Limit Could Cause Increased Glare For Oncoming Traffic And Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20060125
End Of Manufacture
20130223
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
208000
Date Owners Notified
20130606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20130425
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108