Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V037000 Reported February 20, 1996

Toyota/lighting:lamp or socket:tail lights

Q: What is recall 96V037000?

NHTSA recall 96V037000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on February 20, 1996. It addresses: Toyota/lighting:lamp or socket:tail lights. The recall affects approximately 756 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Toyota Motor Corporation · Exterior Lighting · 756 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V037000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

756

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 20, 1996

Defect Summary

The plastic material of the bulb holders of the rear tail light assembly does not have sufficient heat resistance. When the bulb is illuminated, the resulting high temperature can cause the bulb holder to deform.

Safety Consequence

As the bulb holder deforms, the bulb can lose electrical contact, resulting in an inoperative lamp, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear combination lamp bulb holder to see if it is the defective material. The defective bulb holder together with the wiring harness will be replaced with a correct bulb holder and harness.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 96V037000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V037000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V037000?

NHTSA recall 96V037000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on February 20, 1996. It addresses: Toyota/lighting:lamp or socket:tail lights. The recall affects approximately 756 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V037000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.