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2005 Lexus Rx330

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. if both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.

Corrective Action

this condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2004 Lexus Rx330

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the brake light switch. the recall began during december 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2004 Lexus Rx330

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. if both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.

Corrective Action

this condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2004 Lexus Rx330

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the anchor bolt for the rear, left-hand side seat belt buckle directly behind the driver's seat does not have sufficient strength.

Corrective Action

the rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace free of charge the rear, left-hand side seat belt buckle anchor bolt with an improved one. the recall began on february 3, 2006. owners may contact lexus at 800-255-3987.