Recall 04V-434
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1998 to 2005 Lexus LX470: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-434
- Reported
- September 8, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 75,395 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Lexus recall no. Ssc 5lb.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Lexus LX470 1998 to 2005