| NHTSA Record Id: 19682 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: LEXUS |
| Recalled Component Id: 000007005000009468000000293 |
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| Model Name: ES300 |
Model Year: 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V039000 |
Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Jul, 01 1991 |
End date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 1992 |
| Report For : V |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 16036 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Mar, 11 1994 |
Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Toyota Motor Corporation |
Report Received Date: Feb, 23 1994 |
| Record Creation date : Mar, 01 1994 |
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| Defect Summary : The secondary hood latch mechanism has a narrow clearance between internal parts which, over time, accumulate dust or other foreign matter and cause the latch to not engage properly. |
Consequence Summary: If this occurs and the primary latch is not properly engaged, the hood could open suddenly without warning, blocking the vision of the driver, which could cause an accident. |
| Corrective Summary : Lexus dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. |
Recall Notes: System: structure; hood assembly; latches.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact lexus service center at 1-202-775-1707. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
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