Lexus 1995–1997 Electrical System recall
Recalled January 27, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V016000 · Lexus
Hazard
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
Units
47,525 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
Product
Lexus LS400 · Lexus SC400
Manufacturer(s)
Toyota Motor Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →