1992 Lexus ES300 Recalls
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1992 Lexus ES300 Recall Record
Recall ID # 94V039000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Recall Date:
FEB 23, 1994
Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Description
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
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.
Remedy
LEXUS DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.