NHTSA recall 96V-037 (96V037000)

exterior lighting recall reported February 20, 1996 - about 756 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V037000
Also written as: 96V-037
Reported: February 20, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~756
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE BULB HOLDERS OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT HEAT RESISTANCE. WHEN THE BULB IS ILLUMINATED, THE RESULTING HIGH TEMPERATURE CAN CAUSE THE BULB HOLDER TO DEFORM.

Why it is dangerous

AS THE BULB HOLDER DEFORMS, THE BULB CAN LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT, RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE LAMP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP BULB HOLDER TO SEE IF IT IS THE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE DEFECTIVE BULB HOLDER TOGETHER WITH THE WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A CORRECT BULB HOLDER AND HARNESS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-037 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Camry - 1996

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