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Recall 99V-125

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1995 to 1997 Lexus GS300: Suspension (front, control arm, lower ball joint).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-125
Reported
May 19, 1999
Vehicles affected
2,737 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to inadequate lubrication of the inside of the lower ball joints, excessive wear can occur causing damage to the lower ball joints. Separation of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle arms could occur.

The risk

This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began june 21, 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