The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E070000·Announced 2013-12-12

Genera Recalls Aftermarket Tail Lights for 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V

Genera Corporation is recalling aftermarket tail lights for 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V vehicles because the brake and tail light circuits are switched, reducing the ability to warn other drivers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a functional defect in vehicle lighting that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Genera Corporation is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 (driver-side) and model 11-6467-00 (passenger-side), sold for use on 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V vehicles. The recall affects 409 units.

The defect involves the brake light and tail light circuits being switched. This causes the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, at which point the brake lights go out. This reversed function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Genera at 1-888-963-9888. This recall is being conducted by Genera Corporation, not by Toyota Motor Corporation. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA PRIUS V
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Genera Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
409

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PRIUS V

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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