Is the 2004 INFINITI M45 safe to drive?

The 2004 INFINITI M45 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH recall for the 2004 INFINITI M45? (Campaign #04V497000)

The brake lamp switch in your vehicle might not work properly. If this happens, your brake lights won't turn on when you press the brake pedal, which could lead to a crash. Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch for free. You should contact INFINITI at 1-800-662-6200 to schedule the repair.

Campaign 04V497000

Critical Plain English 2004-10-13

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

What Happened

The brake lamp switch in your vehicle might not work properly.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, your brake lights won't turn on when you press the brake pedal, which could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch for free. You should contact INFINITI at 1-800-662-6200 to schedule the repair.

Affected Vehicles

2004 INFINITI M45

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V497000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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