2002 Lexus ES300 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 11, 2001. It covers about 1,697 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,697
- reported
- Dec 11, 2001
- owners notified
- Jan 1, 2002
- related complaints
- 14
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left front brake tube may have been deformed prior to vehicle delivery due to improper installation of a coil spring spacer that was installed to prevent damage to the vehicle during transportation.
- Risk
- If the brake tube is deformed significantly, it could contact the inner fender panel, and eventually cause damage to the tube due to vibration during driving. Brake tube damage could also lead to brake fluid leakage after extended use of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front brake line and, if necessary, replace the line. Owner notification began january 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1‑888‑333‑9376.
Recall number 01V371000
Affected vehicles
- Lexus ES300 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 01V371000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Lexus ES300 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 01V371000, reported on December 11, 2001, covers about 1,697 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V371000?
Dealers will inspect the front brake line and, if necessary, replace the line. Owner notification began january 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1‑888‑333‑9376.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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