Lexus · Canada · High
Lexus GS 300: Steering
Affects Lexus GS 300 · 1993–1994 — about 535 vehicles.
The hazard
THE SPHERICAL PORTIONS OF CERTAIN LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE FINISHED SURFACES THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH. THE RESULTING FRICTION WITH THE SURFACE OF THE POLYACETAL BALL JOINT CAP COULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE SUSPECT LOWER BALL JOINTS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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