NHTSA Recall 99V307000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 540,037 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lexus ES300.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V307000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | X06/XL7 |
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | November 1, 1999 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
Safety risk
This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V307000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.