Toyota Prius V; TYC 11-6467-00, 11-6468-00 (2012-2013): Exterior lighting
Recall 13E070000 · Dec 12, 2013 · Genera Corporation
409
units affected
409
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E070000
- Date
- Dec 12, 2013
- Maker
- Genera Corporation
- Units affected
- 409
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Tail lights
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
3 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E070000?
3 models: Toyota Prius V (2012-2013), Tyc 11-6467-00 (all years), Tyc 11-6468-00 (all years), about 409 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E070000?
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.
What can happen?
The reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.