If the switch is inoperable, the brake lights will not illuminate and can increase the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch

Summary

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.

Actions

Dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall began during December 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Documents (12)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report

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