Lexus · Canada · Mod
Lexus SC 400: Brakes
Affects Lexus SC 400 · 1992 — about 125 vehicles.
The hazard
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN INCORRECTLY PROGRAMMED ABS/TC (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL) COMPUTER COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE TO RELEASE REAR BRAKE LINE PRESSURE. WHEN BRAKING, THIS CAN CAUSE FRONT BRAKE OPERATION ONLY AND REAR BRAKE DRAG. CORRECTION: ABS/TC COMPUTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. ANY BRAKE DAMAGE WILL ALSO BE REPAIRED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational