LEXUS RX300 1999: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V012000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | RX300 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-02-16 | 1999-01-20 | 1999-01-28 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-24 - 1998-12-17
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: XL-2
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6503
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION.
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 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'.
