Auto Recall Date:
APR 03, 1995
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
27604
Model Affected
1993 LEXUS GS300
1993 Lexus GS300 Defect Summary:
THE SPHERICAL PORTIONS OF CERTAIN LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD FINISHED SURFACES THAT WERE NOT SMOOTH CAUSING FRICTION WITH THE SURFACE OF THE BALL JOINT CAP.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALLJOINT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
27604
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.