Recall 04V317000: A/T Replacement

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Lexus / LS 430 2004

MANUFACTURER : Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V317000 Recall Date : JUN 30, 2004

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13000

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

NOTES:
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 (1-888-327-4236).