Vehicle recall 92V111000 · July 13, 1992
1987-1990 Toyota Tercel
There can be interference with the headlamp housing if headlamp bulbs are replaced with any brand other than koito brand bulbs.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There can be interference with the headlamp housing if headlamp bulbs are replaced with any brand other than koito brand bulbs.
- Consequence
- The interference with the headlamp housing caused byother than koito brand lamp bulbs does not comply with FMVSS 108, "lamps,reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Remedy
- Toyota dealers will provide a new koito brand bulb with no charge if a non-koito brand bulb is now installed, or should a headlamp bulb burn out in the future. "caution labels" will also be placed on each headlamp housing.
- Notes
- System: headlamps; FMVSS 108.VEHICLE description: passenger cars equipped with koito headlamps.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V111000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 13, 1992
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- September 28, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 360,399
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Tercel (1987-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
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