Defect Description For Recall
Towing Hitch Kits And Aftermarket Trailer Towing Wire Harness Converters For Use On 1998-1999 Lexus Lx470, And Toyota Land Cruisers. Due To Inadequate Waterproofing Performance And Improper Installation Location Of The Converter, Which Is Mounted On The Exterior Of The Vehicle, An Electrical Short Circuit Could Occur If Water Enters The Converter Housing.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER HARNESS
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99E012000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
The Short Circuit Can Cause A Failure Of The Converter, And If A Trailer Is Being Towed At The Time, Can Also Cause Failure Of The Trailer Lights.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Converter.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19980101
End Of Manufacture
19990430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
20613
Date Owners Notified
19990517
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19990419