# 2001 LEXUS IS 300 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `404194` · 2002-04-16 · Toyota Motor Corporation
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** LEXUS
- **Model:** IS 300
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Component:** STEERING
## Narrative
CAR LOST CONTROL ON ITS OWN AND EVENTUALLY STEERED OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR THEN HIT A TREE AND BURST INTO FLAMES.   ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****760770.    *AK    *TS   *NLM
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