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Make: LEXUS |
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Model: |
SC400 |
Year: |
1997 |
| Recall Number: |
98V016000 |
Potentail Units Affected:
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47525 |
Campaign Date: |
1/27/98 |
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Summary |
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| 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.
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| Consequence: |
| A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD
FIRE CAN RESULT. |
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| Remedy: |
| DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH. |
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| Notes |
| OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 1998. OWNERS
WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON
SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE
TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236). |
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