Recall 98V016000: 1995–1997 Lexus LS400 and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 27, 1998

Manufacturer

Toyota motor co., ltd.

Potentially affected

47,525vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A starter motor no-start condition or an underhood fire can result.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the magnetic switch.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Lexus LS40039 complaints
• 1996 Lexus LS40019 complaints
• 1997 Lexus LS40013 complaints
• 1996 Lexus SC4004 complaints
• 1997 Lexus SC4001 complaints