NHTSA recall 98V-016 (98V016000)

electrical system recall reported January 27, 1998 - about 47,525 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V016000
Also written as: 98V-016
Reported: January 27, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~47,525
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-016 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lexus LS400 - 1995, 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.