Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual — part 598
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Planning Your
Communication Strategy
It is important that you develop a strategy to communicate effectively.
The following are some general statements that can be used when
explaining the SSC.
Q1: What is the condition?
A1: The steering wheel set nut may not be sufficiently tight in certain
1994 − 1998 model year, Tsutsumi built, ES300 vehicles. This may
cause an abnormal steering vibration and looseness. If the owner
continues to operate the vehicle with this condition, in the worst case,
the nut may eventually come off and the steering wheel may separate
from the steering shaft. This can result in a loss of vehicle control,
increasing the risk of an accident.
Q2: Are there any warnings that this condition has occurred?
A2: Yes. A vehicle with this condition may experience an abnormal
steering vibration or looseness of the steering wheel.
Q3: What can an owner do if they experience an abnormal steering
vibration or looseness of the steering wheel?
A3: Owners of the involved vehicles should contact their local Lexus
dealer to have the steering wheel set nut inspected.
Q4: Which and how many vehicles are involved?
A4: 1994 through 1998 model year, Tsutsumi built, ES300 vehicles are
involved. Approximately 177,000 vehicles were sold in the United
States. ES300 s built at the Kyushu, Japan plant are not affected.
Q5: What is the production period of the affected vehicles?
A5: The affected vehicles were produced from July 1993 through July
1998.
Q6: Are there any other Toyota or Lexus vehicles involved?
A6: Yes, certain 1995 through 1998 model year Tsutsumi built, Camry
vehicles are also involved in this recall.
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Q7: How many cases of this condition have been reported?
A7: There have been no reported cases of this condition in Lexus
vehicles. Nine Toyota cases (which may be related to this condition)
have been reported for the vehicles involved.
Q8: Have there been any accidents reported?
A8: There have been no reported cases of accidents for the vehicles
involved in this recall.
Q9: What is Lexus going to do?
A9: Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a recall notification by
first class mail. Lexus dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut to
the proper torque setting. This repair will be preformed at NO COST to
the vehicle owners.
Q10: How long will the repair take?
A10: The repair will take approximately 30 minutes, however,
depending upon the dealer s work schedule, it may be necessary to
make your vehicle available for a longer period of time.
Q11: If an affected vehicle experienced a previous steering
looseness problem, which has been corrected, is it necessary to
bring the vehicle to a Lexus dealer?
A11: Yes, although the repair was conducted, any Lexus dealer will
tighten the steering wheel set nut to the proper torque setting. This
repair will be performed at NO COST to the vehicle owner.
Calls to Your Customers
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Customers
involved in the SSC
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Although each affected vehicle owner will receive a notification
letter, we would like your dealership to use the customer list
provided in the SSC package to help manage your service
volume. Note: The customer list provided is based on Lexus
owner database. SSC notices will be mailed to owners identified
by using R.L. Polk registration data. We strongly suggest that
your dealership s service management and consulting staff
review the list and proactively contact customers for prompt
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service. Also let them know how valuable a customer they are
and that this Special Service Campaign is being undertaken by
Lexus to keep their confidence in the Lexus brand.
•
Customers
not involved in the SSC
⇒
Assure any customers with vehicles outside of the involved VIN
range that this repair is not needed.
Calls from Your
Customers
•
It is important to institute a system to respond to customers calling
for more information regarding the SSC. We recommend
designating an individual to answer these inquiries to ensure that
callers get accurate, consistent information.
•
The Lexus Website (www.lexus.com) will also address customer
concerns. A special section will help answer questions regarding
procedures and affected vehicles.
Calls from the Media
We ask that you refer any calls from the media or government agencies
directly to Lexus headquarters in Torrance, California. The contacts at
Lexus are:
Nancy Hubbell, Lexus Public Relations Manager
(310) 781−3282
Holly Ferris, Lexus Public Relations Administrator
(310) 781−3279
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Implementing
the XL−7 SSC
Car Rental and Service
Loaners
One of the ways we can demonstrate that Lexus cares is by honoring
loaner car requests with the best loaner available.
{Preferred}
Lexus Customer Confidence System (LCCS)
Officially enrolled LCCS vehicles may be claimed at a rate of $44.00 per
day. (Lexus vehicles only.)
{Preferred}
Lexus Dealer Fleet (Lexus vehicles only)
A rate of $44.00 per day may be claimed if using this option. Be sure to
follow customer supplied insurance guidelines.
Enterprise Rent−A−Car
Recognizing that loaner car capacity may become an issue, Lexus is
continuing special arrangements with Enterprise Rent−A−Car
to
supplement the demand. The specially negotiated price includes a
$35.00 per day charge for premium cars and an $11.99 per day rate,
plus applicable taxes, for full collision protection (C.D.W.). The total is
$46.99, plus tax, in all 48 contiguous states except for New York where
the rate structure is different due to state laws covering the sale of a
Collision Damage Waiver.
An important feature to this preferred rental arrangement is that this rate
entitles your customers to any available Enterprise vehicle including
luxury vehicles. So please provide them with a selection of the best
available vehicles. Also please employ the strategy (where practical)
that SSC customers receive Lexus vehicles and Enterprise vehicles are
reserved for regular service customers.
Lexus Dealer Fleet (non−Lexus vehicles)
A rate of $35.00 per day may be claimed if using this option.
Other Car Rental Agencies (Other than Enterprise)
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