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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time. If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate, which can cause a loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the lock nut at no cost. If it is found loose, the dealer will replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly free of charge. Owners will be notified by Toyota. You can also contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall number HLC) and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus ES 350 | 2017 |
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