Lexus Lexus Rx300: Possibility That The Stop Lamp Could Fail

Lexus RX300 Recall Summary Lexus is recalling 5,936 RX300 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the stop lamp switch may develop a coating that increases electrical resistance, potentially causing the brake lights to fail. The manufacturer will replace the affected switch with a quality-assured unit.

Recalling firm
LEXUS
Product
Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS RX300. Units affected: 5,936
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
2004-12-15
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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