Issue ID | 1603530 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11257412 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | LEXUS |
Model | IS |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 23/09/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The power steering goes out leaving driving a serious hazard. I have read this is not uncommon in this model. Also, i was informed that it could lock up completely. This is a serious safety issue yet there is not a recall. The car is in motion when this happens on both city and highway. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 243000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARYVILLE, TN |
VIN pattern | JTHBK262672XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 16/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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