1997 Lexus ES300 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Lexus ES300. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 99V307000Nov 1, 1999540,037 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Lexus ES300 1994–1998, Toyota Camry 1995–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

  Possible consequence: This can result in a loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

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• 97V156000Sep 17, 199718,746 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
  Covers: Lexus ES300 1997, Toyota Camry 1997, Avalon 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely…

  Possible consequence: This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP02004Engine seizureClosed · Apr 30, 2002

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