Recall 04V558000: Brake Light Switch Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Lexus/RX330 2004

Toyota/Prius 2004

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V558000 Recall Date: Nov 18, 2004

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 183090

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the switch is inoperable, the brake lights will not illuminate and can increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall is expected to begin December 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NOTES:
Toyota recall No. SSC 40L. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).