Recall
Lexus Sc400 — 98V016000
NHTSA ID
98V016000
Make
Lexus
Model
Sc400
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-01-27
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
47,525
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.