NHTSA Recall 04V558000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V558000; Date: Nov. 22, 2004
If the switch is inoperable, the brake lights will not illuminate and can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Lexus RX330; 2004 Toyota Prius
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 183,090
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall began during December 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyota recall no. Ssc 40/Lexus recall no. Ssc 4lh. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 20, 2004
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