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CriticalREC-002818Published 19 October 2005View official notice ↗

Toyota Corolla/Rav4/Echo

Affected
69,848
Category
Cars
Campaign
5530J
Supplier
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
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The defect

In the subject vehicles, the headlamp dimmer switch contact points may overheat due to high internal electrical resistance caused by residue build up on the surface of the contact points. In the worst case, this overheating may cause the headlamps to become inoperative.

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The hazard

If headlamps were to become inoperative this could increase the risk of an accident and injury to a vehicle occupant or other road users. In the event of a serious accident this may result in death.

The remedy

All owners will be contacted individually by letter.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 69,848 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.