1998 LEXUS ES300 RECALL - #99V307000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 LEXUS ES300 |
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| Manufacturer |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
7/29/1993 - 7/9/1998 |
| Recalled on |
11/8/1999 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/30/1999 |
| # Affected |
540,037 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. |
| Notes |
TOYOTA RECALL NOS. X06 AND XL7.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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