Vehicle recall 04V434000 · September 8, 2004
1998-2005 Lexus LX470
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V434000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 8, 2004
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SSC 5LB
- Owner notification
- June 10, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75,395
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
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