NHTSA recall 99V-012 (99V012000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported January 20, 1999 - about 6,503 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V012000
Also written as: 99V-012
Manufacturer number: XL-2
Reported: January 20, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~6,503
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED BRAKE TUBES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-012 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lexus RX300 - 1999

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