LEXUS SC400 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | SC400 | 1997 |
| 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
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.
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
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'.
