NHTSA Recall 92V111000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 360,399 vehicles. It affects 1987–1990 Toyota Tercel.
| NHTSA campaign | 92V111000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | July 13, 1992 |
| Owner notification | September 28, 1992 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
There can be interference with the headlamp housing if headlamp bulbs are replaced with any brand other than koito brand bulbs.
Safety risk
The interference with the headlamp housing caused byother than koito brand lamp bulbs does not comply with FMVSS 108, "lamps,reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy
Toyota dealers will provide a new koito brand bulb with no charge if a non-koito brand bulb is now installed, or should a headlamp bulb burn out in the future. "caution labels" will also be placed on each headlamp housing.
Notes
System: headlamps; FMVSS 108.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with koito headlamps.
Vehicles covered by recall 92V111000
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.