Toyota () Prius: Possbility That The Stop Lamp Could Fail
Summary Toyota is recalling 1,106 Prius vehicles in the United Kingdom because the stop lamp switch may develop a buildup of silicone oxide on its contact points, which can prevent the brake lights from working. The manufacturer will replace the affected switch with a new unit.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () PRIUS. Units affected: 1,106
- Reason
- In the stop lamp switch of subject vehicles equipped with LED stop lamps there is the possibility that silicone oxide may be generated the surface of the contact point and in consequence the resistance of the contact could increase. In this circumstance current may not flow causing the stop lamp to become inoperative. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject switch replaced with a quality assured unit.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-03-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1af23c33-a5aa-4b52-a09d-541f4d70f740