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

Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch

Date Announced
NOV 22, 2004
Vehicles Affected
183,090
Lexus Recall #
SSC 40L/SSC 4LH
NHTSA Campaign #
04V558000
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.
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