Auto Recall Date:
JAN 27, 1998
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
47525
Model Affected
1996 LEXUS SC400
1996 Lexus SC400 Defect 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.
Defect Consequence:
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
47525
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.