2004 Lexus LS430 recall: automatic transmission
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 1, 2004. It covers about 13,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,000
- reported
- Jul 1, 2004
- owners notified
- Jul 29, 2004
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism.
- Risk
- This may cause the parking lock system to be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, thereby increasing the risk of vehicle roll-away, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. Owners should contact lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 04V317000
Affected vehicles
- Lexus LS430 2004 2004
Questions about recall 04V317000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Lexus LS430 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 04V317000, reported on July 1, 2004, covers about 13,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V317000?
Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. Owners should contact lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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