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Toyota Tundra Recall 21V688: Headlight Wiring May Overheat and Cause a Fire

NHTSA campaign 21V688, reported September 2, 2021, 158,489 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018-2021 Toyota Tundra trucks have headlight electrical circuits that may power the high and low beams at the same time. This can overheat an electrical connector, which increases the risk of a fire.

If you own an affected Tundra, dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, or headlight assembly as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. You can check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN for open recalls, or contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V688Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Risk
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

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