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LEXUS LS400 Structure

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #517033

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . COTTER PINS ON THE UPPER FRONT 'A' FRAME WERE UNDERSIZED AND RUSTED..0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F0V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in LAVALLETTE, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 19961123. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Ls400 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS LS400 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #518672

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . DOORS NOT DESIGNED TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, TRAPPING PASSENGERS WHO ARE LEFT IN VEHICLE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F6Y0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in NEW BERLIN, WI. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Ls400 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS LS400 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #815546

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 1997.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE AREA. ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS BURNED OUT. *AK MR. DAVIS WROTE IN SAYING THIS IS NOT HIS VEHICLE, NOR HAS HIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS DESCRIBED, HE HAS NOT FILED ANY COMPLAINTS. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH22F6T0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in DELRAY BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS LS400 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #536958

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . REAR VIEW MIRROR SENSOR CREATES PROBLEMS IN VISIBILITY DUE TO DESIGN..Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in WEST BETHE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS LS400 Other

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #536958

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with OTHER . DASHBOARD INDICATORS LIGHTS WORKING IMPROPERLY, ILLUMINATING WHEN NO PROBLEMS ARE FOUND..Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in WEST BETHE, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS LS400 Tires

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #607196

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with TIRES . NEW TIRES WERE NEEDED AT 20,000 MILES. *YC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F7V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIG, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19970322. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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LEXUS LS400 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #876939

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2000.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE, DEALER HAD TO SAND ROTORS TO REMOVE RUST. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F9V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in ENGLEWOOD CLIFF, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20000301. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Ls400 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS LS400 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Arm

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #894426

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2001.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM . LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS WEARING OUT. THEN, SHIFTED THE TIRE TO RIGHT FRONT AND WEARING CONTINUED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT HE COULD DO THAT BECAUSE BALLJOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALLJOINT ARE MADE FROM SUBSTANCE THAT WOULD WEAR OUT AT CERTAIN MILEAGE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F4V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in NATICK, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS LS400 Air Bags Side/window

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #8003008

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2001.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER COLLISION AT 50 MPH, AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK TOYOTA'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED THAT THE DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISON FORCES WERE BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR DEPLOYMENT, IMPACTING THE SOFTER PORTION OF THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS NOT A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, THEREFORE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F1V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in SUN CITY, AZ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970317. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Ls400 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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LEXUS LS400 Air Bags Frontal

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #8003008

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2001.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER COLLISION AT 50 MPH, AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK TOYOTA'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED THAT THE DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISON FORCES WERE BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR DEPLOYMENT, IMPACTING THE SOFTER PORTION OF THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS NOT A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, THEREFORE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F1V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in SUN CITY, AZ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970317. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Ls400 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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LEXUS LS400 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #8013665

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2002.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED VIA LETTER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, THE RADIO DIED AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DIED, THE PROBLEM WAS THEN DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY ALTERNATOR. AN INVESTIGATOR CONCLUDED AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN OVERCURRENT AT THE ABS CONTROLLER VOLTAGE CONDUCTOR, THE 10 GAUGE CABLE IS UNPROTECTED AND HAS 12 VOLT, OR BATTERY, POWER POTENTIAL WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING AND THE ENGINE IS IN THE OFF POSITION, AN OVERCURRENT WILL EVENTUALLY PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HEAT AND METL THE CONNECTOR THAT WAS SECURED TO THE BRACKET ON TOP OF THE CONTROLLER UNIT, ONCE THE PLASTIC MELTS, A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN BATTERY VOLTAGE AND GROUND IS ATTAINED WHICH PRODUCES A SHORT CIRCUIT AND THE RESULTANT FIRE. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONT BRAKE SHIMMY. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A ROUGH IDLE. *SLC.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UF11E9M0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in CASTOR VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS LS400 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #8013665

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2002.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED VIA LETTER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, THE RADIO DIED AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DIED, THE PROBLEM WAS THEN DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY ALTERNATOR. AN INVESTIGATOR CONCLUDED AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN OVERCURRENT AT THE ABS CONTROLLER VOLTAGE CONDUCTOR, THE 10 GAUGE CABLE IS UNPROTECTED AND HAS 12 VOLT, OR BATTERY, POWER POTENTIAL WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING AND THE ENGINE IS IN THE OFF POSITION, AN OVERCURRENT WILL EVENTUALLY PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HEAT AND METL THE CONNECTOR THAT WAS SECURED TO THE BRACKET ON TOP OF THE CONTROLLER UNIT, ONCE THE PLASTIC MELTS, A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN BATTERY VOLTAGE AND GROUND IS ATTAINED WHICH PRODUCES A SHORT CIRCUIT AND THE RESULTANT FIRE. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONT BRAKE SHIMMY. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A ROUGH IDLE. *SLC.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UF11E9M0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in CASTOR VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS LS400 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #8013665

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2002.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC . A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED VIA LETTER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, THE RADIO DIED AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DIED, THE PROBLEM WAS THEN DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY ALTERNATOR. AN INVESTIGATOR CONCLUDED AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN OVERCURRENT AT THE ABS CONTROLLER VOLTAGE CONDUCTOR, THE 10 GAUGE CABLE IS UNPROTECTED AND HAS 12 VOLT, OR BATTERY, POWER POTENTIAL WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING AND THE ENGINE IS IN THE OFF POSITION, AN OVERCURRENT WILL EVENTUALLY PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HEAT AND METL THE CONNECTOR THAT WAS SECURED TO THE BRACKET ON TOP OF THE CONTROLLER UNIT, ONCE THE PLASTIC MELTS, A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN BATTERY VOLTAGE AND GROUND IS ATTAINED WHICH PRODUCES A SHORT CIRCUIT AND THE RESULTANT FIRE. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONT BRAKE SHIMMY. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A ROUGH IDLE. *SLC.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8UF11E9M0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in CASTOR VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Lexus Ls400 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS LS400 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #10313402

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 1998.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 LEXUS LS400 IN CA ON THE 605 FWY, WEST TOWARD 210 FWY, ALL SYSTEMS ON THE CAR LOCKED (STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES, GAS PEDAL) AS I WAS CHANGING LANES. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND AFTER SPINNING SEVERAL TIMES RAN INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER. I WAS VERY LUCKY NOT TO GO OVER THE DIVIDER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND BE KILLED. I SUSTAINED NECK AND HEAD INJURIES AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I SURVIVED AND THAT NO OTHER CARS OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. EARLY IN 1998 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE CAR IN TO LEXUS ON 2/24/98. THE RECALL WAS FOR A "STARTER PLUG PROBLEM". I TRUSTED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR I WOULDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY LEXUS. IN FACT, JUST OVER A MONTH LATER I HAD THE ACCIDENT AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I VERY HAPPILY DROVE LEXUS CARS FROM 1992 UNTIL THE ACCIDENT AND THEY WERE MY FAVORITE CARS. I HAVE 2 FRIENDS WHO HAD THE SAME MALFUNCTION WITH A 1996 AND A 1997 LEXUS LS 400. I FEEL IT IS MY DUTY TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO MAKE SURE IT'S INCLUDED IN STUDIES AND HISTORICAL DATA THE NHTSA KEEPS. I HOPE THE INFORMATION WILL BE PUT TO GOOD USE TO PREVENT FUTURE ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND DEATHS, REGARDLESS OF THE AUTO MANUFACTURER. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEMS TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ARE PROBABLY HAPPENING WITH OTHER AUTO MANUFACTURERS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F4V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS LS400 Power Train Automatic Transmission

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #10313402

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 1998.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 LEXUS LS400 IN CA ON THE 605 FWY, WEST TOWARD 210 FWY, ALL SYSTEMS ON THE CAR LOCKED (STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES, GAS PEDAL) AS I WAS CHANGING LANES. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND AFTER SPINNING SEVERAL TIMES RAN INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER. I WAS VERY LUCKY NOT TO GO OVER THE DIVIDER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND BE KILLED. I SUSTAINED NECK AND HEAD INJURIES AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I SURVIVED AND THAT NO OTHER CARS OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. EARLY IN 1998 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE CAR IN TO LEXUS ON 2/24/98. THE RECALL WAS FOR A "STARTER PLUG PROBLEM". I TRUSTED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR I WOULDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY LEXUS. IN FACT, JUST OVER A MONTH LATER I HAD THE ACCIDENT AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I VERY HAPPILY DROVE LEXUS CARS FROM 1992 UNTIL THE ACCIDENT AND THEY WERE MY FAVORITE CARS. I HAVE 2 FRIENDS WHO HAD THE SAME MALFUNCTION WITH A 1996 AND A 1997 LEXUS LS 400. I FEEL IT IS MY DUTY TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO MAKE SURE IT'S INCLUDED IN STUDIES AND HISTORICAL DATA THE NHTSA KEEPS. I HOPE THE INFORMATION WILL BE PUT TO GOOD USE TO PREVENT FUTURE ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND DEATHS, REGARDLESS OF THE AUTO MANUFACTURER. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEMS TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ARE PROBABLY HAPPENING WITH OTHER AUTO MANUFACTURERS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F4V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS LS400 Steering

LEXUS LS400 1997 Safety Review #10313402

LEXUS LS400 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 1998.LEXUS LS400 1997, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 LEXUS LS400 IN CA ON THE 605 FWY, WEST TOWARD 210 FWY, ALL SYSTEMS ON THE CAR LOCKED (STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES, GAS PEDAL) AS I WAS CHANGING LANES. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND AFTER SPINNING SEVERAL TIMES RAN INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER. I WAS VERY LUCKY NOT TO GO OVER THE DIVIDER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND BE KILLED. I SUSTAINED NECK AND HEAD INJURIES AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I SURVIVED AND THAT NO OTHER CARS OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. EARLY IN 1998 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE CAR IN TO LEXUS ON 2/24/98. THE RECALL WAS FOR A "STARTER PLUG PROBLEM". I TRUSTED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR I WOULDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY LEXUS. IN FACT, JUST OVER A MONTH LATER I HAD THE ACCIDENT AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I VERY HAPPILY DROVE LEXUS CARS FROM 1992 UNTIL THE ACCIDENT AND THEY WERE MY FAVORITE CARS. I HAVE 2 FRIENDS WHO HAD THE SAME MALFUNCTION WITH A 1996 AND A 1997 LEXUS LS 400. I FEEL IT IS MY DUTY TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO MAKE SURE IT'S INCLUDED IN STUDIES AND HISTORICAL DATA THE NHTSA KEEPS. I HOPE THE INFORMATION WILL BE PUT TO GOOD USE TO PREVENT FUTURE ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND DEATHS, REGARDLESS OF THE AUTO MANUFACTURER. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEMS TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ARE PROBABLY HAPPENING WITH OTHER AUTO MANUFACTURERS. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BH28F4V0. Lexus Ls400 1997 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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