NHTSA Complaint #11306835 — 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11306835
Vehicle	2009 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	May 6, 2010
Date Filed	February 3, 2020
Mileage	60 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

RUNNING LIGHTS ARE MELTING THE HEAD LIGHT CLEAR ASSEMBLY...THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FOR THE RUNNING LIGHT BULBS TO MELT THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY..THE HEAT IS 233 DEGREES USING A DIGITAL HEAT READER...THE YELLOW BULBS ARE 24 WATTS..

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