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Safety recall · 89V212000

Exterior lighting: switch Lexus recall

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 4, 1989. It covers about 10,234 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V212000
Reported
Dec 4, 1989
Vehicles
10,234
Area
Lights

The problem

Lamp housing of center high mounted stop lamp could become distorted after prolonged illumination, particularly under high temperatures.

The fix

Replace lamp housing with one of higher temperature resistant material.

Contacts

System: stop lamp housing / fmvss 108.Vehicle description: passenger cars.Cosequence of defect: bulb might move from its original position due todistortion, affecting luminous intensity required by fmvss 108.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Lexus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V212000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Lexus LS400241C

Questions

Is the 89V212000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V212000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V212000 announced?

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported it to NHTSA on December 4, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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