NHTSA recall 04V-558 (04V558000)

exterior lighting recall reported November 22, 2004 - about 183,090 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V558000
Also written as: 04V-558
Manufacturer number: SSC 40L/SSC 4LH
Reported: November 22, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~183,090
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE SWITCH IS INOPERABLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-558 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Lexus RX330 - 2004

Toyota Prius - 2004

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