NHTSA recall 17V-415 (17V415000)
steering recall reported June 29, 2017 - about 1,761 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V415000
- Also written as
- 17V-415
- Manufacturer number
- HLC
- Reported
- June 29, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,761
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Why it is dangerous
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-415 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.