Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 04V-434 · 1998–2005 Lexus LX470

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 04V-434 covers 75,395 1998–2005 Lexus LX470 for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected75,3951 model

ReportedSep 8, 2004Owners notified Jun 10, 2005

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V434000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

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 1-800-255-3987.

LEXUS RECALL NO. SSC 5LB.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Lexus LX4701998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Built from December 23, 1997 to August 4, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.