1997 Lexus Sc400 Recalls

All 1997 Lexus Sc400 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

February 4th, 1998
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
February 4th, 1998
Units Effected
47,525
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V016000
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: August 3rd, 1995
Manufactured End Date: August 21st, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: February 9th, 1998

Defect 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 Summary:
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.

Recall 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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