Lexus Recall : Toyota/Starter Motor

1997 Lexus LS 400

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

Electrical System — Starter Assembly

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.
Actions
Dealers will repair the magnetic switch.
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Date Announced
JAN 27, 1998
Vehicles Affected
47,525
NHTSA Campaign #
98V016000
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