RX 330 AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
Brake Light Switch: Recalls
Recall 04V558000: Brake Light Switch Replacement
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Lexus/RX330 2004
Toyota/Prius 2004
MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V558000 Recall Date: Nov 18, 2004
COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 183090
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 is expected to begin December 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NOTES:
Toyota recall No. SSC 40L. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).