NHTSA recall 99V-011 (99V011000)

exterior lighting recall reported January 20, 1999 - about 23,441 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V011000
Also written as: 99V-011
Manufacturer number: XL-3
Reported: January 20, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~23,441
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-011 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lexus RX300 - 1999

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