NHTSA Recall 98V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V016000; Date: Jan. 27, 1998
A starter motor no-start condition or an underhood fire can result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Lexus LS400; 1996 Lexus LS400; 1997 Lexus LS400; 1996 Lexus SC400; 1997 Lexus SC400
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 47,525
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper assembly of the terminal for the starter motor magnetic switch, an electrical short circuit can occur if electrically-conductive liquid, such as road splash with deicing salt, enters this area.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the magnetic switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began February 9, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. 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: Feb 9, 1998
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