Report Receipt Date: DEC 12, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E070000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 409

Manufacturer:   Genera Corporation

Summary: Genera Corporation (Genera) 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 brake light and tail light circuits are switched causing the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, when the brake lights will go out.

Consequence: The reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver’s intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:  Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Owners may contact Genera at 1-888-963-9888. This recall is being conducted by Genera Corporation, not by Toyota Motor Corporation.

Contact:  Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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