NHTSA Complaint #11376042 — 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11376042
Vehicle	2017 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	November 1, 2020
Date Filed	November 23, 2020
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT GASKET FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT GASKET WAS NOT SEALED CORRECTLY CAUSING WATER TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEATS ALSO SHOWED EVIDENCE OF MOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF BELLINGHAM (1100 IOWA STREET, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, 98229, (360)-676 0600) TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT GASKET AND THE INTERIOR CARPET AND SEATS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

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