NHTSA Recall # | 121525 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V415000 |
MFG Compaign # | HLC |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | LEXUS |
Brand | LEXUS |
Model | ES350 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 26/07/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/12/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/03/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/06/17 |
Report created | 03/07/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1761 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2017 lexus es350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time. |
Consequence summary | If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2017. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is hlc. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |