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TOYOTA issued a recall on the GS 300 model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Steering
Units affected: 535
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| GS 300 | LEXUS | 1993, 1994 |
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The issue
THE SPHERICAL PORTIONS OF CERTAIN LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE FINISHED SURFACES THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH. THE RESULTING FRICTION WITH THE SURFACE OF THE POLYACETAL BALL JOINT CAP COULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE SUSPECT LOWER BALL JOINTS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.