Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 LEXUS ES300 Recall - Campaign #99V307000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 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 1997 LEXUS ES300
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
 
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).
See also 1997 LEXUS ES300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST
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