Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – Loose Lock Nut May Cause Tie Rod Separation
| Report Received Date | 06/29/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V415000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | HLC |
| Potentially Affected | 1761 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V415000) |
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