Recall 12V221000: 2013 Lexus GS 350
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 16, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 663
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 lexus gs350 vehicles, manufactured from december 12, 2011, through february 7, 2012. The steering control electronic control unit (ecu) programming for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system could cause the steering wheel to become off-centered when restarting immediately after the vehicle is parked with the steering wheel turned.
The risk
If this occurs, the driver may not realize that the steering wheel is off-centered when pulling from a parked position, the vehicle could maneuver in an unexpected direction, resulting in a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and lexus dealers will update the vgrs system free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Lexus GS 350
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V221000
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Jun 7, 2012
- Components
- Steering (Steering)
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