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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     LEXUS / ES300     1994-1998
     TOYOTA / CAMRY     1995-1998
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 29, 1999
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V307000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 540037
Summary:
 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence:
 THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Notes:
 TOYOTA RECALL NOS. X06 AND XL7. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 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 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 
 

 

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