Recall
Lexus Gs300 — 99V125000
NHTSA ID
99V125000
Make
Lexus
Model
Gs300
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1999-05-19
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Units Affected
2,737
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS COULD OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.