LEXUS GS300 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| Make : LEXUS | Model : GS300 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1995-07-24 - 1997-04-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V125000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-06-21 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-05-19 | Date Added to Database: 1999-05-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2737 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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