1998 LEXUS ES300 Recall
- Campaign:
- 99V307000 on 11/07/1999
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 07/28/1993 - 07/08/1998
- Affected:
- 540,037
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
- Consequence:
- This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Correction:
- Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.
- Notes:
- Toyota recall nos. x06 and xl7.owner notification began november 30, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1998 LEXUS ES300 TSBs (39)
- Bulletin:
- EL00198
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject on engine immobilizer system precautions. *yc
- Bulletin:
- NV00198
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Experiencing wind throb noise coming from the moon roof. *yc
- Bulletin:
- EG002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Charcoal canister assembly supply parts have been changed to simplify parts production and permit interchangeability with current model vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- AU00398
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Concerns with nakamichi radio inoperative in cd mode. *yc
- Bulletin:
- BR00199
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Concerns with the front brakes making groaning or grinding noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SS00699
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Information regarding the scantool immbolizer key code utility. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010199
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Subject regarding scantool key code utility. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 22NOV99
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Service campaign to tighten the steering wheel set nut to the proper torque setting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SU00299
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Service information to eliminate front suspension support noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BO00500
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Subject regarding seat heater replacement procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- ST00400
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- This bulletin states that the steering wheel installation nut torque specification has been changed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- AX00101
- Component:
- 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
- Summary:
- Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BO00501
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- ST010101
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BO00901
- Component:
- 151100 seat belts:front:anchorage
- Summary:
- Information on preventing particle buildup and preserve the appearance of the shoulder belt anchor.*jb
- Bulletin:
- EL00101
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding turn signals flashing abnormally. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 010102
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Special policy adjustment for customers who have experienced specific mechanical engine problems attributable to the condition known as oil gelling or sludge. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01202
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 082503
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 1998 es300 wireless door lock control system - repair manual correction - diagnostics. *tt
- Bulletin:
- LSB-0143-11
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries. *pe
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0025-14 Rev
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0082-14
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid mil "on" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. use the information in this bulletin when insta
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0007-11 Rev
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0041-11 Rev
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Tsb: obsolete notice-october 16, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0082-14.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0066-11 Rev
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0066-11 Rev
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0048-08 Obs
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Tsb: replacement certification labels. obsolete notice november 28, 2017: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0179-17.
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0111-13
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Lexus vehicles are equipped with supplemental restraint systems (srs), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. if a customer expresses any concerns that the s
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0092-13
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- Bulletin:
- L-BO-004-05 Obso
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- This bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0092-13.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0143-11 Rev
- Component:
- 142000 air bags:side/window
- Summary:
- Beginning in 1998, lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. lexus does not recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: seat covers not rec
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0031-10
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Adhesive & sealant cross reference information
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0041-11 Rev
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0082-14.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0025-14
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0025-14 Rev
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-002-01 - OB
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Tsb: obsolete notice: july 7, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0010-13
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- A new special service tool (sst 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. this bulletin references the correct method for installing the b
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0111-13
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Lexus vehicles are equipped with srs, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. if a customer expresses any concerns that the srs airbags or pretensioner devic
- Bulletin:
- Lexus Floor Mat
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- In the recent bi-annual floor mat reminder letter distributed november, 2012, lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
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