1998 LEXUS GS400 RECALL - #98V080000
RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL : AUTOMATIC (ASC)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE YAW RATE SENSOR FOR THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC), THE VSC CAN OPERATE IMPROPERLY IF THE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY CERTAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, SUCH AS FROM A CELLULAR PHONE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 LEXUS GS400 |
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| Manufacturer |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
5/27/1997 - 2/17/1998 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/1998 |
| Influenced by |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/17/1998 |
| # Affected |
14,855 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE YAW RATE SENSOR FOR THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC), THE VSC CAN OPERATE IMPROPERLY IF THE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY CERTAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, SUCH AS FROM A CELLULAR PHONE. |
| Consequences |
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BRAKE MAY OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, AFFECTING STEERING AND SPEED CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE YAW RATE SENSOR. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 1998.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 LEXUS AT 1-888-333-9376.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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