1995 LEXUS LS400 RECALL - #98V016000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : STARTER ASSEMBLY
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 LEXUS LS400 |
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| Manufacturer |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
4/3/1995 - 6/4/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/4/1998 |
| Influenced by |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/9/1998 |
| # Affected |
47,525 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
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