The Toyota Tundra’s high beams may burn a little too bright, as the company has initiated a recall of the trucks made between 2018 and 2021 for a faulty electrical connection in the truck’s halogen headlights.
In all, Toyota is recalling 158,489 Tundras as a result of the defect, all of which are at risk because, according to the recall notice, the issue is in the design, not just a batch of bad parts.
What Causes The Problem?
Per the recall information, Tundras with halogen headlights have an electrical circuit that allows the circuits for both the high and the low beam bulb filaments to be energized simultaneously when the high beams are on. Fortunately, the cases in which this may lead to a fire appear to be fairly specific.
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If the headlights are used for long periods of time repeatedly, such as in a commercial setting when the vehicle is idling or driving at low speed for long periods of time and not allowing air to cool the connector, excess heat could degrade the bulb insulation and the bulb connector. That could lead the headlight to break and go out, or in some cases could lead the connector to overheat and catch fire.
Here’s The Fix
For all vehicles involved in the recall, Toyota dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and inspect the headlight bulb connector, the bulb, and the headlight assembly. Along with fixing the connector, Toyota will replace any of the above-mentioned parts that were damaged as well. Anyone who paid to fix this issue before the recall notice was issued is also entitled to reimbursement per Toyota’s General Reimbursement Plan.
Owners of these vehicles can expect to start receiving recall notices as of November 1, 2021.
