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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.