Carlexica

NHTSA recall 99V-307 (99V307000)

steering recall reported November 1, 1999 - about 540,037 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
99V307000
Also written as
99V-307
Manufacturer number
X06/XL7
Reported
November 1, 1999
Vehicles affected
~540,037
Component
steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-307 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Lexus ES300 - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Toyota Camry - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.