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1997 Lexus ES 300 Luxury Sport Sedan Base 4dr Sedan
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
19 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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19 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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Recall Details
Issued: 1999-11-08
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
RESOLUTION
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
NOTES
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 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
RESOLUTION
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
NOTES
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 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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