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1990 Toyota Tercel recall: headlights

Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. reported this safety recall on July 13, 1992. It covers about 360,399 vehicles.

vehicles affected
360,399
reported
Jul 13, 1992
owners notified
Sep 28, 1992
related complaints
1

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
There can be interference with the headlamp housing if headlamp bulbs are replaced with any brand other than koito brand bulbs.
Risk
The interference with the headlamp housing caused byother than koito brand lamp bulbs does not comply with fmvss 108, "lamps,reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy
Toyota dealers will provide a new koito brand bulb with no charge if a non-koito brand bulb is now installed, or should a headlamp bulb burn out in the future. "caution labels" will also be placed on each headlamp housing.

Recall number 92V111000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.

1990 Toyota Tercel

Questions about recall 92V111000

Is there a recall on the 1990 Toyota Tercel headlights?

Yes. Recall 92V111000, reported on July 13, 1992, covers about 360,399 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 92V111000?

Toyota dealers will provide a new koito brand bulb with no charge if a non-koito brand bulb is now installed, or should a headlamp bulb burn out in the future. "caution labels" will also be placed on each headlamp housing.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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