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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13E070000

2012 Toyota Prius V | 2013 Toyota Prius V | Tyc 11-6468-00 | Tyc 11-6467-00 — Exterior lighting: tail lights

Published December 26, 2013 · Recall initiated: December 12, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13E070000, published December 26, 2013 and initiated December 12, 2013. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota Prius V | 2013 Toyota Prius V | Tyc 11-6468-00 | Tyc 11-6467-00 — Exterior lighting: tail lights.

What's the hazard

Genera Corporation (Genera) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 (driver-side), and model 11-6467-00 (passenger-side), sold for use on 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V vehicles. The brake light and tail light circuits are switched causing the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, when the brake lights will go out.

What to do

Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Genera at 1-888-963-9888. This recall is being conducted by Genera Corporation, not by Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS V
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V | 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V | TYC 11-6468-00 | TYC 11-6467-00
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Toyota Prius V | 2013 Toyota Prius V | Tyc 11-6468-00 | Tyc 11-6467-00 — Exterior lighting: tail lights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13E070000 on December 26, 2013. Reported hazard: Genera Corporation (Genera) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 (driver-side), and model 11-6467-00 (passenger-side), sold for use on 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V vehicles. The brake light and tail light circuits are switched causing the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, when the brake lights will go out.

What should I do if I have this product?

Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Genera at 1-888-963-9888. This recall is being conducted by Genera Corporation, not by Toyota Motor Corporation.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: PRIUS V.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)