Make : LEXUS | Model : RX300 | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980124 - 19981217 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V012000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990216 | Date Received by ODI: 19990120 | Date Added to Database: 19990128 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: XL-2 | ||
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6503 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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