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Lexus LS400 Recall 89V212: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

NHTSA campaign 89V212, reported December 4, 1989, 10,234 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V212TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Problem
LAMP HOUSING OF CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP COULD BECOME DISTORTED AFTER PROLONGED ILLUMINATION, PARTICULARLY UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE LAMP HOUSING WITH ONE OF HIGHER TEMPERATURE RESISTANT MATERIAL.
Notes
SYSTEM: STOP LAMP HOUSING / FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.COSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BULB MIGHT MOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION DUE TODISTORTION, AFFECTING LUMINOUS INTENSITY REQUIRED BY FMVSS 108.

Affected vehicles

Lexus LS4001990