Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V434000 Reported September 8, 2004

Toyota/fmvss 108/drl

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Exterior Lighting · 75,395 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V434000
Manufacturer Campaign
SSC 5LB
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
75,395
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 8, 2004

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 04V434000 or campaign SSC 5LB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V434000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V434000?

NHTSA recall 04V434000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on September 8, 2004. It addresses: Toyota/fmvss 108/drl. The recall affects approximately 75,395 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V434000 or the manufacturer campaign number SSC 5LB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.