NHTSA recall 04V434000
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Lexus LX470
Reported Sep 8, 200475,395 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number SSC 5LBBuilt Dec 23, 1997 – Aug 4, 2004
The defect
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.
The 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.