| Make : LEXUS | Model : ES300 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19930729 - 19980709 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V307000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991130 | Date Received by ODI: 19991101 | Date Added to Database: 19991108 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: X06/XL7 | ||
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 540037 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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