Issue ID | 1245286 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10809604 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 16/11/15 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Bought new 2016 tundra limited 11/16/2015 and noticed that dash lights do not come on during daylight hours unless parking lights or headlights are on. In the off/drl position or the auto position no dash lights. When i called toyota help line i was told that this change was made because if the driver can see the outline of the numbers on the gauges they do not need to be illuminated. He could not offer any reason for changing this standard feature. Other than not seeing the gauges sharper and clearer one safety defect is present. The tundra has gauges instead of warning lights for engine operations and they are smaller than the speedometer/tachometer . The temp gauge is located on the lower left of the dash and cannot be seen clearly without the dash illuminated because that corner is dark if it is cloudy or early or late . If the engine overheats one would not see that problem on the gauge which might lead to engine failure ,etc. I have never owned a vehicle that required turning on the parking lights or headlights to illuminate the dash.. Dealer says that switch cannot be customized. Toyota should issue a fix for this mistake. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COINJOCK, NC |
VIN pattern | 5TFSW5F11GXXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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