Auto Recall Date:
NOV 01, 1999
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
540037
Model Affected
1998 LEXUS ES300
1998 Lexus ES300 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
540037
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. X06/XL7