Defect Description For Recall
The Spherical Portions Of Certain Lower Ball Joints Had Finished Surfaces That Were Not Smooth Causing FriCTIon With The Surface Of The Ball Joint Cap.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
GS300
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
95V072000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Lead To Separation Of The Balljoint Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Lower Ball Joints On The Affected Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19920901
End Of Manufacture
19940501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27604
Date Owners Notified
19950428
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19950403