NHTSA recall 04V-497 (04V497000)
exterior lighting recall reported October 13, 2004 - about 96 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V497000
- Also written as
- 04V-497
- Manufacturer number
- R0407
- Reported
- October 13, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~96
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Why it is dangerous
IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-497 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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