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2017 Lexus ES350 recall: tie rod assembly

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 29, 2017. It covers about 1,761 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,761
reported
Jun 29, 2017
owners notified
Jul 26, 2017
related complaints
1

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 17V415000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

2017 Lexus ES350

Questions about recall 17V415000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Lexus ES350 tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 17V415000, reported on June 29, 2017, covers about 1,761 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V415000?

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.

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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