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NHTSA recall 95V072000

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Lexus GS300

Reported Apr 3, 199527,604 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.Built Sep 1, 1992 – May 1, 1994

The defect

The spherical portions of certain lower ball joints had finished surfaces that were not smooth causing friction with the surface of the ball joint cap.

The risk

This condition can lead to separation of the balljoint increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the lower ball joints on the affected vehicles.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact toyota 1-800-255-3987. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.