Vehicle recall 95V072000 · April 3, 1995
1993-1994 Lexus GS300
The spherical portions of certain lower ball joints had finished surfaces that were not smooth causing friction with the surface of the ball joint cap.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The spherical portions of certain lower ball joints had finished surfaces that were not smooth causing friction with the surface of the ball joint cap.
- Consequence
- This condition can lead to separation of the balljoint increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lower ball joints on the affected vehicles.
- Notes
- System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact Toyota 1-800-255-3987. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 3, 1995
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- April 28, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27,604
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lexus GS300 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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