Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #98V016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V016000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 47,525 affected units, TOYOTA/STARTER MOTOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the magnetic switch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V016000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1998-01-27T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/starter motor

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 47,525

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the magnetic switch.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V016000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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