Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
LX470
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V434000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Blind The Driver Of A Vehicle Driving In The Opposite DireCTIon, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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 1-800-255-3987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19971223
End Of Manufacture
20040804
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
75395
Date Owners Notified
20050610
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20040908
Make Campaign Number
SSC 5LB
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108