1997 Toyota Rav4
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Toyota Rav4. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Toyota dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 108 - LIGHTING. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) RELAY THAT SWITCHES THE DRL CIRCUIT TO THE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT, WHICH LEADS TO INCREASED LUMINOUS INTENSITY WHEN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH IS TURNED ON, WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THEREFORE THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE HEADLAMP LUMINOUS INTENSITY REQUIREMENT IN THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: DRL RELAY WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Summary
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.
Potential Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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