Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
09E012000SABERSPORT E (Equipment)1627005/11/2009OVSCTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION04/07/200904/07/2009571108
Defect SummarySabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummarySabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
06E049000CK MOTORSPORT, INC. E (Equipment)2717607/01/2006OVSCTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/24/200606/05/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryCk motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E025000DOPE, INC. E (Equipment)4254007/28/2009OVSCTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION05/11/200905/11/2009571108
Defect SummaryDope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
10/01/2002
 While traveling on the highway when he apply his highbeam the lamps seam beam the refraction . causing a problem seeing and a distraction. the dealership is aware of the problem. mr
04/01/2001
 Bright beams reflected from each headlight form an x right in front of the driver's field of view when driving in snow or fog. the beams are bright enough to create a real distraction to the driver.*ak
204/17/2001
 When traveling down hill with the dealer installed cruise control on, vehicle will chug as if it is losing power or out of gas. also, when it's raining. when vehicle is traveling on an incline, tires will spin. cruise control will decelerate.*ak consumer states headlights are adjusted too low, hesistation feeling when traveling slightly down hill, dealer adjusted throttle cable but condition still exsists.*yd
12/21/2001105/28/2001
 While driving at night and put headlights on high beam, lights points upward. there is a glare on front of vehicle. *ak consumer states while driving, the high beams shoot up towards the sky. *jb
11/01/2000
 Headlight high beam shoot up into the sky in the direct vision of the driver, distracting driver, toyota says it is a design defect. *ak
08/01/2000404/01/2000
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
06/01/2000
 When the high-beams are activated, they shine a beam of light vertically from both lenses. the beams formsan x that crosses directly in front of the drivers field of vision- it is so pronounced that it lights up trees above the car. i contacted toyota service and asked if it was a lens problem with my vehicle- they said they have received complaints before but have no plans to redesign headlight lenses. this situation is a distraction to the driver, and affects visability - especially in rain or haze when light beam bounces off and obscures forward vision.