Lexus LS400, SC400 (1995-1997): Electrical system
Recall 98V016000 · Jan 27, 1998 · Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
47,525
vehicles affected
47,525
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V016000
- Date
- Jan 27, 1998
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 47,525
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Starter assembly
- Model years
- 1995-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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 can happen
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V016000?
2 models: Lexus LS400 (1995-1997), Lexus SC400 (1996-1997), about 47,525 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V016000?
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
What can happen?
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.