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Recall

Lexus Rx300 — 99V011000

NHTSA ID
99V011000
Make
Lexus
Model
Rx300
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-01-20
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
23,441
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
XL-3

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "AUTO" POSITION.

Consequence

VEHICLES FOLLOWING BEHIND MAY NOT SEE THE VEHICLE SINCE NO HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BODY ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.

Affected Vehicles

Lexus Rx300
Model Years: 1999

1999 Lexus Rx300