Brake lights: switchRecall 89V-212 · 1990 Lexus LS400

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 89V-212 covers 10,234 1990 Lexus LS400 for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 1989.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected10,2341 model

ReportedDec 4, 1989Owners notified Dec 5, 1989

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V212000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

LAMP HOUSING OF CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP COULD BECOME DISTORTED AFTER PROLONGED ILLUMINATION, PARTICULARLY UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE LAMP HOUSING WITH ONE OF HIGHER TEMPERATURE RESISTANT MATERIAL.

SYSTEM: STOP LAMP HOUSING / FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.COSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BULB MIGHT MOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION DUE TODISTORTION, AFFECTING LUMINOUS INTENSITY REQUIRED BY FMVSS 108.

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 LS4001990

Built from May 1, 1989 to October 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.