NHTSA Recall 04V317000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V317000; Date: Jul. 1, 2004
This may cause the parking lock system to be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, thereby increasing the risk of vehicle roll-away, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Lexus Ls 430
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 13,000
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners should contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Recall Notes:
Toyota (Lexus) recall no. 4lc. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 29, 2004
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