If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly

Date Announced

JUN 29, 2017

Vehicles Affected

1,761

Lexus Recall #

HLC

NHTSA Campaign #

17V415000

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus July 3, 2017 Subject: Safety Recall HLC – Remedy Notice
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus June 29, 2017 Subject: Safety Recall HLC – Remedy Notice
• June 29, 2017 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus July 5, 2017 Subject: Safety Recall HLC – Remedy Notice
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3