NHTSA Campaign Id 17V415000; Date: Jun. 29, 2017
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Lexus ES350
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 1,761
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus es350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is hlc.
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 2017
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