NHTSA Recall 96V037000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V037000; Date: Feb. 20, 1996
As the bulb holder deforms, the bulb can lose electrical contact, resulting in an inoperative lamp, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Toyota Camry
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 756
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
System: lighting; lamp or socket; tail lights. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: 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 1-800-331-4331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1996
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