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NHTSA recall 04V434000 · announced September 8, 2004 · filed by Toyota Motor North America, Inc. · 75,395 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Lexus Lx470
• 1999 Lexus Lx470
• 2000 Lexus Lx470
• 2001 Lexus Lx470
• 2002 Lexus Lx470
• 2003 Lexus Lx470
• 2004 Lexus Lx470
• 2005 Lexus Lx470

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.