Make : LEXUS | Model : RX330 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20030210 - 20040903 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V558000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20041220 | Date Received by ODI: 20041122 | Date Added to Database: 20041123 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SSC 40L/SSC 4LH | ||
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 183090 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. A SILICON OXIDE BUILD-UP OCCURS ON THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WHICH CAN MAKE IT INOPERABLE. |
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Consequence:
IF THE SWITCH IS INOPERABLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |