NHTSA recall 98V080000
Electronic Stability Control · Toyota Motor Corporation
April 17, 1998report date
14,855units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Due to a manufacturing defect of the yaw rate sensor for the vehicle stability control (vsc), the vsc can operate improperly if the sensor is affected by certain electromagnetic waves, such as from a cellular phone.
Why it matters: Should this occur, the brake may operate unexpectedly, affecting steering and speed control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the yaw rate sensor.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Lexus Gs300, 1998 Lexus Gs400.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V080000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.