NHTSA Recall 10V309000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V309000; Date: Jul. 6, 2010
The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled 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
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 138,874
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 2, 2010
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