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Make: | Lexus |
Model Year: | 2017 | |
Model: | ES350 | |
NHTSA Campaign Number: | 17V415000 | |
Component: | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |
Potential Number of Vehicles Affected: | 1,761 | |
Owner Notified Date: | N/A | |
Report Received Date: | 06/29/2017 | |
Record Creation Date: | 07/03/2017 |
2017 Lexus ES350 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.2017 Lexus ES350 DEFECT CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.2017 Lexus ES350 RECALL CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
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 is expected to begin on July 17, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.