Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
GS300
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V125000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Lead To A Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Lower Ball Joints.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19950724
End Of Manufacture
19970415
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2737
Date Owners Notified
19990621
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19990519