Recall
Lexus Es350 — 17V415000
NHTSA ID
17V415000
Make
Lexus
Model
Es350
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-06-29
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
1,761
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
HLC
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.
Consequence
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 began on July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.