Date: 12.12.2013
Component: Exterior Lighting > Tail Lights
Manufacturer: Genera Corporation
Description:
Genera corporation (genera) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 (driver-side), and model 11-6467-00 (passenger-side), sold for use on 2012-2013 toyota prius v vehicles. the brake light and tail light circuits are switched causing the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, when the brake lights will go out.
Consequencs:
The reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. the recall began on january 23, 2014. owners may contact genera at 1-888-963-9888. this recall is being conducted by genera corporation, not by toyota motor corporation.
Date: 16.01.2015
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 toyota prius v vehicles manufactured november 7, 2013, to january 7, 2015. the occupant classification system (ocs) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. as a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequencs:
If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the ocs system, free of charge. the recall began february 12, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 16.01.2015
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 toyota prius v vehicles manufactured november 7, 2013, to january 7, 2015. the occupant classification system (ocs) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. as a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequencs:
If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the ocs system, free of charge. the recall began february 12, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
