1997 LEXUS SC400 Recall
- Campaign:
- 98V016000 on 02/03/1998
- Component:
- Electrical system:starter assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/02/1995 - 08/20/1997
- Affected:
- 47,525
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
1997 LEXUS SC400 TSBs (22)
- Bulletin:
- AX00101
- Component:
- 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
- Summary:
- Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BO00501
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- ST010101
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt
- Bulletin:
- PG01699
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding repair manual corrections. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01202
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0025-14 Rev
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0082-14
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid mil "on" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. use the information in this bulletin when insta
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0007-11 Rev
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0041-11 Rev
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Tsb: obsolete notice-october 16, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0082-14.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0066-11 Rev
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0066-11 Rev
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0048-08 Obs
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Tsb: replacement certification labels. obsolete notice november 28, 2017: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0179-17.
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0111-13
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Lexus vehicles are equipped with supplemental restraint systems (srs), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. if a customer expresses any concerns that the s
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0092-13
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- Bulletin:
- L-BO-004-05 Obso
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- This bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0092-13.
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0145-13
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Spots in window glass
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0031-10
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Adhesive & sealant cross reference information
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0041-11 Rev
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0082-14.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0025-14
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0025-14 Rev
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0010-13
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- A new special service tool (sst 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. this bulletin references the correct method for installing the b
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0111-13
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Lexus vehicles are equipped with srs, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. if a customer expresses any concerns that the srs airbags or pretensioner devic
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