Recall
Lexus Rx300 — 99V012000
NHTSA ID
99V012000
Make
Lexus
Model
Rx300
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-01-20
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Units Affected
6,503
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
XL-2
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DUE TO IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION, IF ONE OF THE DUAL BRAKE LINES FAILS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIES THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL FEEL UNSTABLE COMPARED TO VEHICLES WITH PROPER REAR BRAKE TUBE DISTRIBUTION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.