NHTSA recall 04V-434 (04V434000)

exterior lighting recall reported September 8, 2004 - about 75,395 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V434000
Also written as: 04V-434
Manufacturer number: SSC 5LB
Reported: September 8, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~75,395
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-434 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lexus LX470 - 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.