1998 LEXUS GS300 Recall

Campaign:: 98V080000 on 04/27/1998
Component:: Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Manufactured:: 05/26/1997 - 02/16/1998
Affected:: 14,855
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to a manufacturing defect of the yaw rate sensor for the vehicle stability control (vsc), the vsc can operate improperly if the sensor is affected by certain electromagnetic waves, such as from a cellular phone.
Consequence:: Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.
Notes:: Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.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 lexus at 1-888-333-9376.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 LEXUS GS300 TSBs (62)

Bulletin:: 97121200297
Component:: 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:: Concerns of incorrect fuel gauge reading. *yc
Bulletin:: ST00198
Component:: 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:: Subject on progressive power steering (pps) ecu. *yc
Bulletin:: EL00198
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Subject on engine immobilizer system precautions. *yc
Bulletin:: ST00398
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Production countermeasures have been implemented t reduce steering vibration/flutter and decrease body sensitivity. yc
Bulletin:: 980101
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Concerns with air conditioner problems. *yc
Bulletin:: AU00398
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Concerns with nakamichi radio inoperative in cd mode. *yc
Bulletin:: NV01898
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: This bulletin contains repair procedures developed to eliminate a possible instrument panel squeak, glove box vibration, and an upper finisher panel rattle/ squeak. *yc
Bulletin:: NV02198
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Repair procedures developed to eliminate a possible rubbing noise fromthe steering wheel area and rattle noises from the rear door and headliner area. *yc
Bulletin:: NV02098
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Repair procedures were developed to elimate a possible vibration noise and rattles from the glove box area. *yc
Bulletin:: NV01998
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Bulletin introducing repair procedures developed to eliminate a possible rattle noise from the rear center seat belt retractor and luggage trim areas. *yc
Bulletin:: AC00398
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Conditions with air conditioner malfucntions. *yc
Bulletin:: 99V012
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Subject regarding door courtesy lamp switch ( door lock ); trac brake line; and body electronic control unit (ecu) replacement. *yc
Bulletin:: 010199
Component:: 330000 interior lighting
Summary:: Information on replacing door courtesy lamp switch (door lock).
Bulletin:: AU00199
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Information regarding am crosstalk interference. *tt
Bulletin:: BO00299
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject pertains to rattling noise from the glove box switch. *tt
Bulletin:: SS00199
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Subject on customize program card version 1.1 - features. *tt
Bulletin:: EL00599
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject regarding the power moon roof motor on vehicles produced within certain vin ranges. *tt
Bulletin:: SS00499
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Subject regarding the lexus diagnostic tester special service tool used to add and rewrite wireless recognition codes. *tt
Bulletin:: SS00699
Component:: 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:: Information regarding the scantool immbolizer key code utility. *tt
Bulletin:: 010199
Component:: 330000 interior lighting
Summary:: Special service campaign information regarding door courtesy lamp switch replacement. *tt
Bulletin:: SU00199
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Information on wheel balance adjustment procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: 010199
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Subject regarding scantool key code utility. *tt
Bulletin:: 010199
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Subject pertaining to wireless recognition codes. *tt
Bulletin:: 010199
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject regarding power moonroof motor. *tt
Bulletin:: NV00100
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: Information on reducing the possibility of a rattle from the garage door opener cover. *tt
Bulletin:: BO00499
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Information used to reduce a creaking / popping noise from the moonroof area. *tt
Bulletin:: NV00300
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject regarding reducing rattling noise(s) from the glove box. *tt
Bulletin:: EL300300
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: Some vehicles may experience an inaccuracy in the distance since refueling information located in the nav display. *tt
Bulletin:: NV00500
Component:: 150000 seat belts
Summary:: Subject regarding rattle noise from the center seat belt retractor cover. *tt
Bulletin:: ST00200
Component:: 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:: Information on steering column service parts. *tt
Bulletin:: NV00900
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: Information on reducing wind noise at the lower portion of the b-pillar of the right-hand and left-hand front windows. *tt
Bulletin:: XL1
Component:: 330000 interior lighting
Summary:: Special service campaign for vehicles that exhibit passenger compartment dome lamp and door courtesty lamp illumination when the doors are opened. *tt
Bulletin:: AC00101
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Owners of some vehicles equipped with the lexus naivgation system may notice that the air conditioning system temperature display is blank on some occasions when starting up the car. in addition, the other climate control indicators will
Bulletin:: AX00101
Component:: 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:: Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt
Bulletin:: BO00301
Component:: 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:: Subject regarding headlamp serviceability. *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:: PG01099
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Subject regarding repair manual corrections. *tt
Bulletin:: AC00101
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Subject regarding air conditioner indicators malfunction. *slc
Bulletin:: NV00501
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject regarding glove box rattle noise. *slc
Bulletin:: 01202
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt
Bulletin:: 00602
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Cup holder installation on 1998 to current gs430/400/300. *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-0145-13
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: Spots in window glass
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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