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 — Exterior lighting
Published April 29, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 25, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V163000, published April 29, 2013 and initiated April 25, 2013. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 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 — Exterior lighting.
What's the hazard
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."
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- FJ CRUISER
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 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
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Exterior lighting recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V163000 on April 29, 2013. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: FJ CRUISER.