Recall 99V-347: 2000 Toyota Tundra

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Jan 18, 2000, covering about 16,472 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-347
Report date
Jan 18, 2000
Vehicles affected
16,472
Owners notified
Feb 25, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.

The risk

If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.

The fix

Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

Notes

Toyota recall no. Ssc y01.owner notification began february 25, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number99V347003

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Toyota Tundra2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-347?

Vehicle description: light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.

How is recall 99V-347 fixed?

Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.