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1997 Toyota Rav4 Lights Problems

1 owner-reported lights complaint from NHTSA data

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Complaints
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Recalls
Nov 2003Nov 2003
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Lights Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Owner Complaints (1)

highEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Nov 2003

Your headlights turn off when you activate either turn signal, staying dark for about 4 seconds before coming back on. After you complete the turn and the signal cancels automatically, your headlights go out again for approximately 15 seconds. This electrical glitch could be caused by a faulty turn signal relay, headlight relay, or wiring issue that needs diagnosis and repair.

NHTSA #: 10048841

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