Toyota / Tyc recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Prius V 2012–2013
- Tyc 11-6467-00
- Tyc 11-6468-00
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E070000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Genera Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 12, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 23, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 409
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Jun 24, 2020
- Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Oct 4, 2018
- Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Jul 15, 2015
- Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 16, 2015
- Toyota recall: Seats Jan 16, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.