NHTSA Recall 99V347003: Tail lights (exterior lighting)
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,472 vehicles. It affects 2000 Toyota Tundra.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V347003 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SSC Y01 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | January 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
Safety risk
If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
Notes
Toyota recall no. Ssc y01.owner notification began february 25, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. 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 99V347003
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 2000 |
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.