recall information
Recall number
REC-002818
PRA number
2005/8110
Campaign number
5530J
Original published date
Last updated date
make and model information
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla/RAV4/Echo
Affected units
69,848
Identifying features
Corolla (ZZE122): 00033348 - 00095197, 02000000 - 02003463, 03020421 - 03045546. Echo (NCP10, NCP12, NCP13): 00057333 - 00175961, 03024731 - 03111550, 00088988 - 00254274, 00001541 - 00034820. RAV4 (ACA20, ACA21): 00001038 - 00039482, 00001070 - 00188727.
What are the defects?
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.
What are the hazards?
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.
What should consumers do?
All owners will be contacted individually by letter.
Supplier details
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
