Lexus · Canada · Mod
Lexus Es 300: Structure
Affects Lexus Es 300 · 1992 — about 863 vehicles.
The hazard
DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CAUSE IMPROPER LATCH ENGAGEMENT. SHOULD A VEHICLE BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE PRIMARY LATCH PROPERLY ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WOULD BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VISION AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WILL BE REPLACED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational