Early 92 sc400s recalled for abs/trac
05-17-01, 04:09 AM
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http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...ls/recmmy1.cfm
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 92V046000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Year: 1992
Make: LEXUS
Model: SC400
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1415
Manufactured From: APR 1991 To: JUN 1991
Year of Recall: '92
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
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.
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.
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.
SYSTEM: ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 92V046000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Year: 1992
Make: LEXUS
Model: SC400
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1415
Manufactured From: APR 1991 To: JUN 1991
Year of Recall: '92
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
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.
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.
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.
SYSTEM: ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS.
05-17-01, 07:15 PM
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Stoplight: Thanks for the posting - don't know the mfg date of my SC4 but will check with my dealer - glad to have the "heads up" - again, thanks.
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05-23-01, 04:03 AM
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After closer inspection, it looks as if this recall took place back in 1992. Probally most affected models were fixed during one of their first scheduled maintence visits to the dealer. This is the first time I have had it show up when running a check on this database though. As for the SC300, it was not listed on this database.
05-23-01, 04:13 AM
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After closer inspection, it looks as if this recall took place back in 1992. Probally most affected models were fixed during one of their first scheduled maintence visits to the dealer. This is the first time I have had it show up when running a check on this database though. As for the SC300, it was not listed on this database.
05-23-01, 05:48 PM
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glad to hear that – I searched some database (???) some time ago and found nothing – no recalls listed – but, it wasn’t the NHTSA – I’d consider that group as the “horse’s mouth” when it comes to recalls. Anyway, I’ll assume mine has been addressed (will still mention to dealer, tho). Thanks!
glad to hear that – I searched some database (???) some time ago and found nothing – no recalls listed – but, it wasn’t the NHTSA – I’d consider that group as the “horse’s mouth” when it comes to recalls. Anyway, I’ll assume mine has been addressed (will still mention to dealer, tho). Thanks!
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