Recall 99V-011
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1999 Lexus RX300: Exterior lighting (headlights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-011
- Reported
- January 20, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 23,441 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Vehicles following behind may not see the vehicle since no headlights and taillights would be illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a modified body electronic control unit.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began february 16, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Lexus RX300 1999