Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 99V-307 · Lexus and Toyota vehicles
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 99V-307 covers 540,037 Lexus and Toyota vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V307000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
TOYOTA RECALL NOS. X06 AND XL7.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.