Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
SC400
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
98V016000
Component Description
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Starter Motor No-Start Condition Or An Underhood Fire Can Result.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair The Magnetic Switch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19950803
End Of Manufacture
19970821
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
47525
Date Owners Notified
19980209
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19980127