Recall 99V-307
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1994 to 1998 Lexus ES300 and 1 other model: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-307
- Reported
- November 1, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 540,037 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
The risk
This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota recall nos. X06 and xl7.owner notification began november 30, 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] or 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 ES300 1994 to 1998
- Toyota Camry 1995 to 1998