Recall 98V-080
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1998 Lexus GS300 and 1 other model: Electronic stability control (automatic (asc)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-080
- Reported
- April 17, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 14,855 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Lexus GS300 1998
- Lexus GS400 1998