1994-1998 Lexus ES300 and Toyota Camry recall: steering wheel/handle bar

Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. reported this safety recall on November 1, 1999. It covers about 540,037 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 540,037
reported: Nov 1, 1999
owners notified: Nov 30, 1999
related complaints: 136

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

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

Affected vehicles

Lexus ES300 1994-1998 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Toyota Camry 1995-1998 1995 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 136 complaints about steering problems.

1995 Lexus ES300 1996 Lexus ES300 1997 Lexus ES300 1998 Lexus ES300 1995 Toyota Camry 1996 Toyota Camry 1997 Toyota Camry 1998 Toyota Camry

Questions about recall 99V307000

Is there a recall on the 1994-1998 Lexus ES300 and Toyota Camry steering wheel/handle bar?

Yes. Recall 99V307000, reported on November 1, 1999, covers about 540,037 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V307000?

Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

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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