The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the running lights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The ve…
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The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the running lights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V566000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 123,268.
NHTSA ODI #11465031
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2019
Exterior Lighting
I AM TRYING TO RENEW MY REGISTRATION FOR MY 2000 TOYOTA AND IT DOESN'T LET ME AND IT MIGHT HAVE A RECALL ON THE LIGHTS
NHTSA ODI #11268851
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2004
Exterior Lighting
BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND SAID THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE BURNED OUT. THIS IS UNREASONABLE THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS WOULD BURNOUT AT PRECISELY THE SAME TIME, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10058665
Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 2004
Exterior Lighting
RIGHT HEADLIGHT KEEPS SHORTING OUT. HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE IN THE PAST THREE MONTHS. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10054858
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHTS AND SQUEAKING BELT TENSIONER. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10016281
40,000 miles · Jan 21, 2003
Exterior Lighting
FRONT HEADLIGHT SEALS HAVE FAILED ON BOTH LIGHTS TWO YEARS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF MY 2000 TOYOTA CELICA GTS. ON OBSERVING OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR I SEE THAT MORE THAN 50% OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT NOT COVERED BY MY EXTEN…
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FRONT HEADLIGHT SEALS HAVE FAILED ON BOTH LIGHTS TWO YEARS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF MY 2000 TOYOTA CELICA GTS. ON OBSERVING OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR I SEE THAT MORE THAN 50% OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT NOT COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. BOTH LIGHTS NOW FILL WITH WATER CONDENSATION AT EVERY RAIN AND INTERFERE WITH HEADLIGHT EFFICIENCY.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) WILL BE MODIFIED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR, WHICH WILL DECREASE THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DRL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE RECESS RETAINS A RUBBER SEAL RING, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CYLINDER BODY, AND MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO AN IMPROPER WASHING PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THIS CONDITION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE SEAL, OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR MAY ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE OF VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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NHTSA investigations
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DP02004 · Engine Seizure
Opened Apr 30, 2002 · Closed Jun 20, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
No summary supplied.
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