Vehicle recall 04V497000 · October 13, 2004
Infiniti M45 and Q45
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on October 25, 2004. Owners should contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
- Notes
- Nissan recall no. R0407.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V497000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 2004
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R0407
- Owner notification
- October 25, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 96
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Infiniti M45 (2004): 2004
- Infiniti Q45 (2004): 2004
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