9999 TYC 11-6467-00 Recall
- Campaign:
- 13E070000 on 12/25/2013
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:tail lights
- Affected:
- 409
- Defect:
- Genera corporation (genera) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 (driver-side), and model 11-6467-00 (passenger-side), sold for use on 2012-2013 toyota prius v vehicles. the brake light and tail light circuits are switched causing the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, when the brake lights will go out.
- Consequence:
- The reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. the recall began on january 23, 2014. owners may contact genera at 1-888-963-9888. this recall is being conducted by genera corporation, not by toyota motor corporation.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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