NHTSA Campaign 99V307000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Issued by TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. · Reported Nov 1, 1999 · 540,037 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | ES300 | 1994 | 540,037 |
| LEXUS | ES300 | 1995 | 540,037 |
| LEXUS | ES300 | 1996 | 540,037 |
| LEXUS | ES300 | 1997 | 540,037 |
| LEXUS | ES300 | 1998 | 540,037 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1995 | 540,037 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1996 | 540,037 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1997 | 540,037 |
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1998 | 540,037 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V307000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.