LEXUS LX470 1999: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| Make : LEXUS | Model : LX470 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1997-12-23 - 2004-08-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V434000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2005-06-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-09-08 | Date Added to Database: 2004-09-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SSC 5LB | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75395 | ||
|
Summary:
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. |
||
|
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
||
|
Remedy:
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. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
|
Notes:
LEXUS RECALL NO. SSC 5LB.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236. |
||