Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PRIUS
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V558000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Switch Is Inoperable, The Brake Lights Will Not Illuminate And Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Brake Light Switch. The Recall Began During December 2004. Owners Should Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030210
End Of Manufacture
20040903
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
183090
Date Owners Notified
20041220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20041122
Make Campaign Number
SSC 40L/SSC 4LH