Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed.
The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.