NHTSA Complaint #11456459 — 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11456459
Vehicle	2012 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	March 11, 2022
Date Filed	March 13, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

on the pasenger side front low beam light if the headlight does not sit correctly it melts the headlight housing and or the headlight is dimmer my damage wiring harness in past dealership blames owner feel like this is a part defect the heat from a bulb should not melt or damage housing assemblies damage was found during a new headlight install

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