NHTSA Campaign 04V434000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Issued by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Sep 8, 2004 · 75,395 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | LX470 | 1998 | 75,395 |
| LEXUS | LX470 | 1999 | 75,395 |
| LEXUS | LX470 | 2000 | 75,395 |
| LEXUS | LX470 | 2001 | 75,395 |
| LEXUS | LX470 | 2002 | 75,395 |
| LEXUS | LX470 | 2003 | 75,395 |
| LEXUS | LX470 | 2004 | 75,395 |
| LEXUS | LX470 | 2005 | 75,395 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V434000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.