Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V080000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 05/27/1997 to 02/17/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 14855 | 06/17/1998 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/17/1998 | 04/28/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| SU00199 | 09/17/1999 | 607889 | Information on wheel balance adjustment procedures. *tt | 10/15/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/19/2012 | 112000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed the check engine and the vsc warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. the mechanic stated the throttle position sensor would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. the mechanic replaced the front and rear throttle position sensor. the failure continued after the repair. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 98v080000 (suspension:automatic stability control (asc)). the contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired under the recall by the previous owner. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000. kmj | |||
| 05/19/2012 | 112000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed the engine light and the vsc light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic stated the throttle position sensor would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. the mechanic replaced the front and rear throttle position sensor. the failure continued after the repair. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 98v080000 (suspension:automatic stability control (asc)) that may be related to the failure. the contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired under the recall by the previous owner. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000. da | |||
| 03/18/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. while driving less than 20 mph, the contact heard a loud popping sound. the vehicle pulled to the right with tremendous force. the driver was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and attempted to have the vehicle towed to the dealer; however, the tow company was uncomfortable with towing in fear that they would cause more damage. it was discovered that the lower ball joints were hanging from the vehicle and punctured the rim. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were less than 170,000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 07/09/2006 | 107000 | 1 | |
| Tl* - the contact called stating that she had a crash on 07/09/06 in her 1998 lexus gs300. the contact stated that she lost control of he vehicle while driving at about 55 mph. the contact stated that while trying to move into the right lane the vehicle starting going back and forth across the road and the power steering failed. the contact stated that this was on a clear night and, that when she applied the brakes the vehicle was more difficult to steer. the vehicle also seemed to accelerate. there was a police report made that states she lost control of vehicle. the vehicle was towed by aristocrat towing to aristocrat auto shop. the passenger seat air bag didn't deploy and the passenger didn't have on a seat belt. the contact did have seat belt on but, driver side airbag didn't deploy. there was a recall with campaign # 98v080000, and she contacted lexus that her vehicle was not part of this recall. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/24/2010 | 193000 | ||
| Was on the freeway driving about 60 miles per hour, hit a pot hole, car dropped apparently the ball joint broke on the right side. but this happened on the left side a few months ago in december. that time i was not on the freeway. after researching on line i saw that previous models had been recalled for this problem but not the 1998. after the incident in december and the damage was corrected, i took my car to my mechanic and he checked it out made some adjustments, then it happens again. i'm afraid someone could get killed, luckily i didn't, especially the second time when i was on the freeway. why would this happen, i always thought a lexus was a very dependable car. | |||
| 03/18/2009 | 1 | ||
| 98 lexus gs300lower ball joint dislocated itself while driving at 20mph on city streets. luckily it wasn't on the highway. called a towing company, and they refused to tow the lexus gs300 since it could cause more damage. during the whole ordeal, the lower ball joint puncture the original lexus 16inch wheel. a hole is visible and the dislocated ball joint sits on the wheel close the edge. *tr | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| There is a noise coming from the left front end of vehicle. manufacturer has been notified.*ak the dealer states the tires are causing the noise and replaced tires, but the problem continues. *yh | |||
| 11/12/1998 | 09/26/1998 | ||
| While driving at speed of60- 65mph there is vibration in the front end. also, steering wheel vibrates. contacted dealer. and he replaced tires, and did an alignment. in addition, engine will surge and hesitate at times. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1998 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| At 45 mph vehicle accelerates without control, have to shift to neutral, and turn ignition off. from a stop the car will suddenly accelerates without drivers control. front end shakes at 45 mph and above, has cruise control. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/18/2009 | 1 | ||
| 98 lexus gs300lower ball joint dislocated itself while driving at 20mph on city streets. luckily it wasn't on the highway. called a towing company, and they refused to tow the lexus gs300 since it could cause more damage. during the whole ordeal, the lower ball joint puncture the original lexus 16inch wheel. a hole is visible and the dislocated ball joint sits on the wheel close the edge. *tr | |||
| 12/22/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle skidded to a stop without warning. the fender, tire, and undercarriage of the vehicle were damaged. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the lower ball joint snapped. the contact is experiencing the same failure as stated in nhtsa campaign id number 99v125000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) for the 1995-1997 lexus gs300. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 02/14/08. *lj | |||
| 03/03/2007 | 135000 | 1 | 08/01/2005 |
| We own a 1998 lexus, model gs 300. this saturday my wife was driving the lexus and the entire wheel assembly came off the vehicle due the failure of the lower ball joint. in reviewing recall information for lexustoyota, it is very apparent there is an ongoing issue of quality control related to their lower ball joints. for our specific model, there was a recall in 93, 94, 95, 96 and 97 specific to this part. given we have a 98 and a recall has not been issued (yet), the lexus dealership refused to provide us with any accommodation towards fixing the failed part, or the resulting body damage related to the vehicle traveling down the road on only three wheel. fortunately, we were not traveling on the highway, but a side street when this incident occurred. but moreover, regardless of our financial loss, in my opinion, this is a public safety concern. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 2 | 11/06/1997 | ||
| The vehicle experienced failure of the (98v-080) yaw sensor prior to recall replacement resulting in near accidents, after recall replacement the vehicle was involved in a vehicle accident due to failure of the yaw sensor. *mjs | |||