NHTSA Complaint #862264 — 1997 LEXUS ES300
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 2 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 862264 |
| Vehicle | 1997 LEXUS ES300 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE STEERED TO THE LEFT WHEN HIT BY AN OBJECT. WHEN THE DRIVER TRIED TO STEER VEHICLE STRAIGHT IT WENT OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION AND MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
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