NHTSA recall 04V558000
Exterior Lighting · Toyota Motor Corporation
November 22, 2004report date
183,090units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the switch is inoperable, the brake lights will not illuminate and can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall began during December 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Lexus Rx330, 2004 Toyota Prius.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V558000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.