Recall 04V-317
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2004 Lexus LS430: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-317
- Reported
- July 1, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 13,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. Owners should contact lexus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota (lexus) recall no. 4lc.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Lexus LS430 2004