Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 99V307000 · announced November 1, 1999 · filed by Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. · 540,037 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Lexus Es300
• 1995 Lexus Es300
• 1996 Lexus Es300
• 1997 Lexus Es300
• 1998 Lexus Es300
• 1995 Toyota Camry
• 1996 Toyota Camry
• 1997 Toyota Camry
• 1998 Toyota Camry

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.