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1996 LEXUS SC400 Recall - Campaign #98V016000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 LEXUS SC400 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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Vehicle 1996 LEXUS SC400
Manufacturer TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Manufactured between 8/3/1995 - 8/21/1997
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
 
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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