NHTSA Recall 99V125000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V125000; Date: May. 19, 1999
This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Lexus GS300; 1996 Lexus GS300; 1997 Lexus GS300
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 2,737
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 21, 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: Jun 21, 1999
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