NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Lexus Sc400
The 1997 Lexus Sc400 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Lexus dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1997 Lexus Sc400. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #98V016000Reported January 27, 1998 · TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
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).