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1997 Lexus Sc400

Component

Electrical System:Starter Assembly

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the magnetic switch.

1996 Lexus Sc400

Component

Electrical System:Starter Assembly

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the magnetic switch.

1992 Lexus Sc400

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

the anti-lock brake/traction control computer logic program was incomplete, resulting in the trapping of brake fluid pressure in the rear brake lines. failure to release the rear brake line pressure causes a condition where brake pedal application results in activation of the front brake only, and continual rear brake drag.

Corrective Action

failure to release the hydraulic pressure in the rearbrake lines causes the rear brakes to "drag" and a condition where only thefront brakes are applied when the brake pedal is depressed by operator. thisresults in early wear of the rear brake lining, increases of stopping distances,and possible loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.

Recall Notes

replace the defective anti-lock brake/traction control computer, and if any brake system is damaged from the defective operation of the anti-lock brake/traction control system, repair the damage at no cost.