Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly
2017-06-28
17V415000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.