LEXUS GS400 1998: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V080000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | GS400 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-06-17 | 1998-04-17 | 1998-04-28 |
Production Dates: 1997-05-27 - 1998-02-17
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14855
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE YAW RATE SENSOR FOR THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL "VSC", THE VSC CAN OPERATE IMPROPERLY IF THE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY CERTAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES, SUCH AS FROM A CELLULAR PHONE.
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BRAKE MAY OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, AFFECTING STEERING AND SPEED CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE YAW RATE SENSOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 1998.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 LEXUS AT 1-888-333-9376.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
