NHTSA Recall ID Number: 98V016000
1997 Lexus SC400 Recall Date:
01/27/1998
1997 Lexus SC400 Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Potential Units Affected:
13100
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.
Consequence:
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
Notes: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.,
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