1999 Lexus RX300 recall: differential proportional valve
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. reported this safety recall on January 20, 1999. It covers about 6,503 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,503
- reported
- Jan 20, 1999
- owners notified
- Feb 16, 1999
- related complaints
- 11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the optional traction control system. Due to improper design of the rear brake tube distribution, if one of the dual brake lines fails when the driver applies the brake, the vehicle will feel unstable compared to vehicles with proper rear brake tube distribution.
- Risk
- This condition can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install modified brake tubes.
Recall number 99V012000
Affected vehicles
- Lexus RX300 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 99V012000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Lexus RX300 differential proportional valve?
Yes. Recall 99V012000, reported on January 20, 1999, covers about 6,503 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V012000?
Dealers will install modified brake tubes.
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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