LEXUS ES350 2017: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V415000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | ES350 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-07-26 | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-03 |
Production Dates: 2016-12-05 - 2017-03-07
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: HLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1761
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
