1998 Lexus GS300 and Lexus GS400 recall: automatic (asc)

Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. reported this safety recall on April 17, 1998. It covers about 14,855 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 14,855
reported: Apr 17, 1998
owners notified: Jun 17, 1998
related complaints: 4

Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect of the yaw rate sensor for the vehicle stability control (vsc), the vsc can operate improperly if the sensor is affected by certain electromagnetic waves, such as from a cellular phone.
Risk: Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.

Recall number 98V080000

Affected vehicles

Lexus GS300 1998 1998
Lexus GS400 1998 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about driver assistance problems.

1998 Lexus GS300 1998 Lexus GS400

Questions about recall 98V080000

Is there a recall on the 1998 Lexus GS300 and Lexus GS400 automatic (asc)?

Yes. Recall 98V080000, reported on April 17, 1998, covers about 14,855 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V080000?

Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.

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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