Lexus 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled January 20, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V012000 · Lexus
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.
Units
6,503 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.
Product
Lexus RX300
Manufacturer(s)
Toyota Motor Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →