NHTSA Complaint #10450706 — 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10450706
Vehicle	2009 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 9, 2012
Date Filed	March 8, 2012
Mileage	46,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE TO CLOSE TO THE PLASTIC IN FRONT OF THE BULB, WHICH HAS CRACKED AND MELTED THE PLASTIC LENS, WHICH IS A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

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