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Recall 17V-415

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2017 Lexus ES350: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-415
Reported
June 29, 2017
Vehicles affected
1,761 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.

The risk

If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles