Recall
Toyota Towing Hitch Kit — 99E012000
NHTSA ID
99E012000
Make
Toyota
Model
Towing Hitch Kit
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-04-19
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
20,613
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TOWING HITCH KITS AND AFTERMARKET TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTERS FOR USE ON 1998-1999 LEXUS LX470, AND TOYOTA LAND CRUISERS. DUE TO INADEQUATE WATERPROOFING PERFORMANCE AND IMPROPER INSTALLATION LOCATION OF THE CONVERTER, WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR IF WATER ENTERS THE CONVERTER HOUSING.
Consequence
THE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, CAN ALSO CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONVERTER.