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Lexus Steering Recall #1998079

Recall date April 20, 1998
Models affected
  • 1998 Lexus GS
Units affected 617
Details

A DEFECTIVE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BE AFFECTED BY CERTAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES SUCH AS FROM A CELLULAR PHONE.

THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY AND CAUSE THE BRAKES TO APPLY UNEXPECTEDLY, AFFECTING STEERING AND SPEED CONTROL (AND HENCE VEHICLE STABILITY) AND MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

CORRECTION: YAW RATE SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website

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