Recall Date:
FEB 23, 1994
Model Affected:
1992 LEXUS ES300
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:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
16036
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.