Lexus 1995–1997 Suspension recall
Recalled May 19, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V125000 · Lexus
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Units
2,737 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Product
Lexus GS300
Manufacturer(s)
Toyota Motor Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →