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1997 Lexus ES300 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Lexus ES300, covering 558,783 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported November 1, 1999 · 540,037 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
Risk
This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

Recall number 99V307000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistReported September 17, 1997 · 18,746 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time.
Risk
This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.

Recall number 97V156000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Lexus ES300 recalls

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How many recalls does the 1997 Lexus ES300 have?

2, covering steering and service brakes, hydraulic.

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