Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2000 Lexus RX300

: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, on wet road conditions, vehicle control was lost. The vehicle began to veer to the right and the steering wheel and brakes failed. The vehicle stopped when it colliding with a parked vehicle. A piece of metal was observed on the ground after the incident. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined an air bubble in the metal of the control arm caused the accident. The shop replaced the passenger side control arm, strut, inner and outer tie rod, and the boot kit.

Rear suspension broken upon impact with road debris. The vehicle traveled at approximately 30 mph and wobbled. The rear control arms were replaced. The consumer has the old part in his possession. The consumer indicated that the control arms were made of thin tubing, approximately . 6 inches in outside diameter and welded together. The control arm broke right next to the welding spot.