Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 LEXUS GS300 Recall - Campaign #99V125000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 LEXUS GS300 RECALL - #99V125000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS COULD OCCUR.

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Vehicle 1997 LEXUS GS300
Manufacturer TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Manufactured between 7/24/1995 - 4/15/1997
Recalled on 5/21/1999
Influenced by TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Owners Notified on 6/21/1999
# Affected 2,737
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS COULD OCCUR.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 21, 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.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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