NHTSA Recall 04V434000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V434000; Date: Sep. 8, 2004
This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Lexus LX470; 1999 Lexus LX470; 2000 Lexus LX470; 2001 Lexus LX470; 2002 Lexus LX470; 2003 Lexus LX470; 2004 Lexus LX470; 2005 Lexus LX470
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 75,395
Recall Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " the daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began June June 10, 2005. Owners should contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Recall Notes:
Lexus recall no. Ssc 5lb. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 10, 2005
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