Electrical System:starter Assembly

NHTSA recall 98V016000 · announced January 27, 1998 · filed by Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. · 47,525 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Lexus Ls400
• 1996 Lexus Ls400
• 1997 Lexus Ls400
• 1996 Lexus Sc400
• 1997 Lexus Sc400

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.