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NHTSA Recall 04V566000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 92,577 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Toyota Celica.

92,577
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2005
owners notified (March 16)
NHTSA campaign04V566000
Manufacturer campaignSSC 10J AND 50D
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedNovember 29, 2004
Owner notificationMarch 16, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the luminous intensity of the daytime running lamp (drl) will be modified to meet the standard requirements.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. The recall began on march 16, 2005. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Toyota recall no. 50d.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V566000

Make and modelModel years
Toyota Celica2000, 2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.