Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vehicles When The Accelerator Is Operated Quickly, A Small Piece Of Metal May Separate From A Retaining Collar Located In The Inner Part Of The Automatic Transmission. This Small Piece Of Metal May Become Caught In The Parking Lock Mechanism.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
LS 430
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V317000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
This May Cause The Parking Lock System To Be Inoperative When The Transmission Shift Lever Is Placed In The Park Position, TherEBY Increasing The Risk Of Vehicle Roll-Away, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Transmission. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During July 2004. Owners Should Contact Lexus At 1-800-255-3987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030729
End Of Manufacture
20040114
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13000
Date Owners Notified
20040729
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20040701
Make Campaign Number
4LC