NHTSA Recall 99V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V012000; Date: Jan. 20, 1999
This condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Lexus RX300
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 6,503
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install modified brake tubes.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began February 16, 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 16, 1999
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