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Please see SAFETY RECALL 20TA07
2020 Model Year Corolla Hatchback
Backup Lamps May Become Inoperative
On April 08, 2020, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of our intent to conduct a voluntary Safety Recall on 2020 model year Corolla Hatchback vehicles.
Condition:
A connector in the rear hatch of the subject vehicles may have been damaged during production. As a result, the backup lamps may become inoperative over time. If backup lamps do not illuminate when the vehicle is operated in reverse, there can be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Any authorized Toyota dealer will replace the rear hatch wire harness with a new one FREE OF CHARGE to customers.
Covered Vehicles:
There are approximately 1,000 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall. No vehicles covered by this Safety Recall were distributed to Puerto Rico
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota will notify owners by late June 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?:
A connector in the rear hatch of the subject vehicles may have been damaged during production. As a result, the backup lamps may become inoperative over time. If backup lamps do not illuminate when the vehicle is operated in reverse, there can be an increased risk of a crash
Are there any symptoms/warnings before the condition appears in a vehicle?
No.
What is Toyota going to do?
Toyota will send an owner notification by first class mail in late June 2020 advising owners to make an appointment with their authorized Toyota dealer to have the rear hatch wire harness replaced with a new one FREE OF CHARGE to customers.
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety Recall?
There are approximately 1,000 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall.
How long will the repair take?
The repair takes approximately 1 hour. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.
2020 Model Year Corolla Hatchback
Backup Lamps May Become Inoperative
On April 08, 2020, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of our intent to conduct a voluntary Safety Recall on 2020 model year Corolla Hatchback vehicles.
Condition:
A connector in the rear hatch of the subject vehicles may have been damaged during production. As a result, the backup lamps may become inoperative over time. If backup lamps do not illuminate when the vehicle is operated in reverse, there can be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Any authorized Toyota dealer will replace the rear hatch wire harness with a new one FREE OF CHARGE to customers.
Covered Vehicles:
There are approximately 1,000 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall. No vehicles covered by this Safety Recall were distributed to Puerto Rico
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota will notify owners by late June 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?:
A connector in the rear hatch of the subject vehicles may have been damaged during production. As a result, the backup lamps may become inoperative over time. If backup lamps do not illuminate when the vehicle is operated in reverse, there can be an increased risk of a crash
Are there any symptoms/warnings before the condition appears in a vehicle?
No.
What is Toyota going to do?
Toyota will send an owner notification by first class mail in late June 2020 advising owners to make an appointment with their authorized Toyota dealer to have the rear hatch wire harness replaced with a new one FREE OF CHARGE to customers.
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety Recall?
There are approximately 1,000 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall.
How long will the repair take?
The repair takes approximately 1 hour. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.