1998 through early 2005 Model Year LX 470 Daytime Running Lamps
In late May, 2005, Lexus will initiate a voluntary Special Service Campaign (SSC) to install a resistor on the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system in certain 1998 through early 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles.
On September 7, 2004, Lexus filed a Non-Compliance Information Report (NCIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the non-compliance of the DRL system in certain 1998 through early 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a DRL that is brighter than allowed by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Lexus petitioned the NHTSA for an Inconsequential Non-Compliance exemption for vehicles that were already sold. The NHTSA has recently denied Lexus’s petition and instructed us to conduct an SSC within the next few months.
This new SSC will involve the installation of a resistor for the DRL system. A dealer package including technical instructions and reimbursement procedures will be mailed to dealers in late May, 2005. Owner notifications will follow shortly thereafter.
In the event a vehicle owner who reports a problem with the DRL system contacts you, please continue to conduct the appropriate repairs to the vehicles.
The following Q&A has been provided for your reference.
1998 through early 2005 Model Year Lexus LX 470 Daytime Running Lamps Q&A
Q1: What is the condition?
A1: The 1998 through early 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles are equipped with Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) that are brighter than allowed by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Q2: What is the cause of this condition?
A2: The brightness allowed by the FMVSS decreases as the height of the vehicle increases. Due to an error, the height of the LX 470 was not taken into account correctly.
Q3: Which and how many vehicles are involved?
A3: The 1998 through early 2005 Model year Lexus LX 470 vehicles are involved. There are approximately 75,000 vehicles involved in the U.S.
Q4: What is the production range of the involved vehicles?
A4: The affected LX 470 vehicles were produced from December 1997 to early August 2004.
Q5: Are there any other Lexus or Toyota vehicles involved?
A5: No, this condition only affects certain 1998 through early 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles.
Q6: What is Lexus going to do?
A6: Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a Special Service Campaign notification by first class mail in early June, 2005. Lexus dealers will install a special resistor to the DRL to reduce the luminous intensity to comply with Federal Regulations at NO CHARGE to the vehicle owners.
Q7: How long will the repair take?
A7: The correction to dealer stock vehicles may take approximately one hour per vehicle.
Q8: What should an owner do if they are concerned about this condition?
A8: Owners are requested to contact their local Lexus dealer for diagnosis and repair.
In late May, 2005, Lexus will initiate a voluntary Special Service Campaign (SSC) to install a resistor on the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system in certain 1998 through early 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles.
On September 7, 2004, Lexus filed a Non-Compliance Information Report (NCIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the non-compliance of the DRL system in certain 1998 through early 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a DRL that is brighter than allowed by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Lexus petitioned the NHTSA for an Inconsequential Non-Compliance exemption for vehicles that were already sold. The NHTSA has recently denied Lexus’s petition and instructed us to conduct an SSC within the next few months.
This new SSC will involve the installation of a resistor for the DRL system. A dealer package including technical instructions and reimbursement procedures will be mailed to dealers in late May, 2005. Owner notifications will follow shortly thereafter.
In the event a vehicle owner who reports a problem with the DRL system contacts you, please continue to conduct the appropriate repairs to the vehicles.
The following Q&A has been provided for your reference.
1998 through early 2005 Model Year Lexus LX 470 Daytime Running Lamps Q&A
Q1: What is the condition?
A1: The 1998 through early 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles are equipped with Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) that are brighter than allowed by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Q2: What is the cause of this condition?
A2: The brightness allowed by the FMVSS decreases as the height of the vehicle increases. Due to an error, the height of the LX 470 was not taken into account correctly.
Q3: Which and how many vehicles are involved?
A3: The 1998 through early 2005 Model year Lexus LX 470 vehicles are involved. There are approximately 75,000 vehicles involved in the U.S.
Q4: What is the production range of the involved vehicles?
A4: The affected LX 470 vehicles were produced from December 1997 to early August 2004.
Q5: Are there any other Lexus or Toyota vehicles involved?
A5: No, this condition only affects certain 1998 through early 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles.
Q6: What is Lexus going to do?
A6: Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a Special Service Campaign notification by first class mail in early June, 2005. Lexus dealers will install a special resistor to the DRL to reduce the luminous intensity to comply with Federal Regulations at NO CHARGE to the vehicle owners.
Q7: How long will the repair take?
A7: The correction to dealer stock vehicles may take approximately one hour per vehicle.
Q8: What should an owner do if they are concerned about this condition?
A8: Owners are requested to contact their local Lexus dealer for diagnosis and repair.
