LEXUS ES300 1996: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : LEXUS | Model : ES300 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1993-07-29 - 1998-07-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V307000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-11-01 | Date Added to Database: 1999-11-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: X06/XL7 | ||
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 540037 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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