Recall
Lexus Rx330 — 04V558000
NHTSA ID
04V558000
Make
Lexus
Model
Rx330
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-11-22
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
183,090
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SSC 40L/SSC 4LH
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.
Consequence
IF THE SWITCH IS INOPERABLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.