Recall 99V-012
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1999 Lexus RX300: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, differential proportional valve).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-012
- Reported
- January 20, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 6,503 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This condition can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install modified brake tubes.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Lexus RX300 1999