Recall 04V558000: 2004 Lexus RX330 and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 22, 2004

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

183,090vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 began during december 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Lexus RX330287 complaints
• 2004 Toyota Prius610 complaints