LEXUS SC400 1996: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V016000

Make Model Year
LEXUS SC400 1996
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1998-02-09 1998-01-27 1998-02-04

Production Dates: 1995-08-03 - 1997-08-21

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47525

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.

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'.