Recall 10V309000: 2007–2008 Lexus GS 350, 2007–2008 Lexus GS450H, 2008 Lexus GS460 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 6, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 138,874
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
The risk
The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
Toyota recall no. Ale.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Lexus GS 350
- 2008 Lexus GS 350
- 2007 Lexus GS450H
- 2008 Lexus GS450H
- 2008 Lexus GS460
- 2006 Lexus IS 350
- 2007 Lexus IS 350
- 2008 Lexus IS 350
- 2007 Lexus LS460
- 2008 Lexus LS460
- 2007 Lexus LS460L
- 2008 Lexus LS460L
- 2008 Lexus LS600HL
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V309000
- Manufacturer campaign
- ALE
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner letters
- Sep 2, 2010
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology