LEXUS SC400 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| Make : LEXUS | Model : SC400 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1995-08-03 - 1997-08-21 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V016000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-02-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-01-27 | Date Added to Database: 1998-02-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 47525 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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