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2018 TOYOTA Tundra EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #21V688000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight electrical circuits might be causing the high and low beams to turn on at the same time, which can damage the electrical connector.
Risk if Unfixed
An overheated electrical connector can cause a fire, which can be very serious and potentially damage your vehicle or even harm you.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will fix the problem for free by modifying the wire harness and replacing any damaged parts, such as the bulb, connector, or headlight assembly.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.
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Moderate #20V410000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Toyota is recalling your 2018-2020 Tundra because the wiring for your front turn signals may not be working properly, which can make it harder for other drivers to see when you're signaling a turn.
Risk if Unfixed
If your turn signals don't flash brightly enough, other drivers might not see that you're turning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will fix this for free by modifying the wire harness connected to your front turn signal bulbs at a dealership of your choice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB12/20TA12.
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