NHTSA recall 98V-080 (98V080000)

electronic stability control recall reported April 17, 1998 - about 14,855 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V080000
Also written as: 98V-080
Reported: April 17, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~14,855
Component: electronic stability control

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BRAKE MAY OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, AFFECTING STEERING AND SPEED CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE YAW RATE SENSOR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-080 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Lexus GS300 - 1998

Lexus GS400 - 1998

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