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Lexus Recall
Information
Last Updated
August, 2010 |
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JULY
2010 --
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 engine could fail and stop
suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash. Toyota
will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The
safety recall is expected to begin during August 2010. . 10V-309
JULY
2010 --
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 Lexus LX470 vehicles. The
construction of the steering shaft is such that the snap ring on the shaft may
disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front
wheels. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then
repeatedly turned to the locked position, over time the steering shaft may
become disconnected. This could result in loss of steering control increasing
the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the snap ring with a newly designed
one and install an additional component which will prevent separation of the
steering shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall
is expected to begin during August 2010. . 10V-346 |
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NEWS:
Toyota says to recall 412,000 cars in the U.S.
YAHOO NEWS -- July 29, 2010 – Japan's Toyota
Motor Corp said on Thursday it would recall 412,000 high-end passenger cars in
the United States to fix steering problems.
Toyota, which has conducted a string of recalls
this year, will recall 373,000 of its 2000-2004 model year Avalon sedans because
the steering lock bar in these vehicles could break under certain conditions, it
said in a statement.
It will also recall 39,000 of its 2003-2007 model
year LX470 sports utility vehicles to eliminate the risk of steering shaft
disengagement, the world's biggest automaker said.
Toyota has received reports of three accidents
involving the Avalon models subject to the recall though there have been no
injuries reported, a Toyota spokesman said.
It is not clear if the three accidents are
related to the possible defect Toyota is now trying to fix, he said.
There have been no reports of accidents involving
the LX470 models subject to the recall, Toyota said.
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JUNE 2010 --
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 HS250h Lexus vehicles for failing to
comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301,
"Fuel System Integrity." When the vehicle was rotated following a crash test as
required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits. Fuel
leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Toyota
has not provided a remedy for this campaign or has not determined when the
safety recall is expected to begin. 10V-285 |
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NEWS:
Toyota says 270,000 vehicles have faulty engines
YAHOO NEWS -- July 1, 2010 – Toyota Motor
Corp. said Thursday about 270,000 cars sold worldwide, including luxury Lexus
sedans, have potentially faulty engines, in the latest quality issue to confront
the Japanese automaker after a string of massive recalls.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, the U.S. government's auto safety agency, said Toyota had not
formally notified it about a recall. Japan's top-selling daily Yomiuri said the
company will inform the Japanese transport ministry of a recall on Monday but
the paper cited no sources.
Toyota spokesman Hideaki Homma in Japan said the
company was evaluating measures to deal with the problem of defective engines
that can stall while the vehicle is moving. He would not confirm a recall was
being considered.
The world's largest automaker has scrambled to
repair its reputation following the recall of 8.5 million vehicles around the
globe because of problems with sticking accelerator pedals and gas pedals that
can get trapped in floor mats.
Toyota was slapped with a record $16.4 million
fine in the United States for acting too slowly to recall vehicles with defects.
Toyota dealers have repaired millions of vehicles, but the automaker still faces
more than 200 lawsuits tied to accidents, the lower resale value of Toyota
vehicles and the drop in the company's stock.
U.S. regulators are working with scientists from
NASA to investigate what caused some of the vehicles to suddenly accelerate.
That review is expected to be completed by late August. NHTSA officials are also
reviewing whether Toyota waited nearly a year in 2005 to recall trucks and SUVs
in the U.S. with defective steering rods, a case that could lead to additional
fines.
Lexus general manager Mark Templin said during
manufacturing there were some contaminated materials used for valve springs in
the engine, which could cause abnormal noises or rough idling. In extreme cases,
Templin said the engine could stall and drivers would likely hear noises or
idling before the vehicle stalled.
Templin said the engines were included in
previous model years of the IS350, GS350, GS460, GS450h, LS460, LS600h, LS600hL
and Toyota Crown, which is primarily sold in Japan. He said the company was
still evaluating which model years were affected by the engine problems and the
company would make an announcement to customers when a fix is determined.
Lexus said in a statement that approximately
137,000 vehicles could be affected in the U.S. A company official in Japan said
earlier that about 90,000 vehicles with the engine problems were sold in Japan
and a total of 270,000 vehicles worldwide were involved.
Lexus said it had not received any reports of
accidents or injuries related to the issue. Asked whether the cars were safe,
Templin said, "I'm driving one and I feel totally comfortable in it."
Toyota said it has received around 200 complaints
in Japan over faulty engines. Some drivers told Toyota that the engines made a
strange noise. Homma said there have been no reports of accidents linked to the
faulty engines.
Toyota spokesman Ed Lewis said the company had
not formally notified the U.S. highway safety agency about the issue. He could
not confirm any plans for a recall in the United States.
In the aftermath of the recalls, Congress is
considering an upgrade to auto safety laws to toughen potential penalties
against automakers, give the U.S. government more power to demand a recall and
push car companies to meet new safety standards.
Toyota said last week it will recall 17,000 Lexus
luxury hybrids after testing showed that fuel can spill during a rear-end crash. |
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MAY
2010 --
Toyota is recalling certain Model Year 2009 and 2010 Lexus LS460 and LS600
vehicles manufactured from August 20, 2009 through May 13, 2010. A programming
change of the steering control ECU for the variable gear ratio steering (VGRS)
system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic
designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are
applied at a fully turned position. Improper activation of the steering system
protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-center up to 90
degrees. This may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in
one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position.
Should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased. Toyota will
notify owners and Lexus dealers will replace the steering control ECU free of
charge. Toyota has not determined when the safety recall is expected to begin.
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NEWS:
Toyota to recall Lexus "LS" vehicles in US
YAHOO NEWS -- May 20. 2010 – Toyota said Wednesday that it will recall a line of luxury Lexus sedans in the United States and Japan to fix a computerized steering problem.The recalls will affect 4,500 Lexus "LS" vehicles in Japan and the 3,800 2010 "LS" models that Toyota has sold in the United States. The line is Toyota's top-priced luxury sedan brand, and includes the "LS 600h" hybrid.
The world's largest automaker, battered by a series of high-profile safety recalls in recent months, said consumers have complained of steering wheels that came off-center during certain driving maneuvers, out of alignment with the directon of the car's wheels. Toyota received 12 complaints in Japan, but said it knew of no accidents caused by the problem. The company has sold about 7,000 Lexus "LS" sedans outside of Japan, including the 3,800 in the U.S., 150 in Europe and 800 in China, with others sold in areas such as the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australia.
After being hit with a record $16.4 million fine in the U.S. and facing strong government criticism both at home and abroad for slow responses to safety problems, Toyota Motor Corp. is working to react more quickly. The company on Tuesday paid the fine in the U.S., where it still faces hundreds of state and federal lawsuits.
The latest issue involves a computerized system that oversees how the steering wheel controls the tires. The steering system comes standard in Japanese models, but is optional in some other regions. It varies the amount that the steering wheel turns the tires on a car, allowing drivers to turn the wheel less at low speeds when attempting to navigate or park in tight spots and providing finer control at high speeds.
The system can take "a few seconds" to return the steering to normal after it has been adjusted, which led to complaints from drivers, said Toyota spokesman
He said Toyota is preparing to conduct a recall in Japan soon, but wasn't sure of the exact timing. The U.S. recall is expected Friday.
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APRIL 2010 -- Toyota is recalling certain
model year 2010 Lexus GX460 passenger vehicles manufactured from November 16,
2009 through April 8, 2010. If the vehicle is driven through a sharp turn at
high speed under certain conditions it could skid and could roll over. If the
vehicle strikes a curb or slides off the pavement, a crash could occur. Toyota
will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the
vehicle stability control free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin
during May 2010. 10V-159
MORE RECALL INFO: Lexus GX
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NEWS:
Toyota
recalls 133,000 Prius &
14,500 Lexus Hybrid Vehicles
YAHOO NEWS -- February 9,
2010 – Toyota is recalling
437,000 Prius and other
hybrid vehicles
worldwide to fix brake
problems — the latest
embarrassing safety lapse at
the world's largest
automaker.
In the
U.S., Toyota will recall
133,000 Prius cars and
14,500 Lexus HS250h
vehicles. Nearly 53,000
Priuses are also being
recalled in Europe. Toyota
is suspending production of
the Sai and Lexus HS250h in
Japan until the updated
software for those models is
ready.
If drivers
experience a delayed
reaction when depressing the
brakes in any of these
models, they should keep
pressing, according to
Toyota and the transport
ministry. The Prius
repairs will start in Japan
on Wednesday. U.S. owners
will start receiving letters
about the recall next week.
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MORE RECALL INFO: Toyota Prius
Lexus
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NEWS:
Toyota to recall 3.8M vehicles over floor
mats WASHINGTON –
Sept 29, 2009 --
Toyota Motor Corp.
said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United
States, the company's largest-ever U.S. recall, to address
problems with a
removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get
stuck and lead to a crash.
The recall will involve popular models such as
the Toyota Camry,
the top-selling
passenger car in America, and the
Toyota Prius,
the best-selling gas-electric hybrid.
Toyota said it was still working with
officials with the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to find a
remedy to fix the problem and said owners could be notified
about the recall as early as next week. Toyota spokesman Irv
Miller said until the company finds a fix, owners should take
out the removable floor mat on the driver's side and not replace
it.
"A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in
very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop a
vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death,"
Miller said.
NHTSA said it had received reports of 102
incidents in which the accelerator may have become stuck on the
Toyota vehicles involved. It was unclear how many led to crashes
but the inquiry was prompted by a highspeed crash in August in
California of a Lexus barreling out of control. As the vehicle
hit speeds exceeding 120 mph, family members made a frantic 911
call and said the accelerator was stuck and they couldn't stop
the vehicle.
"This is an urgent matter," Transportation
Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement. "For everyone's sake,
we strongly urge owners of these vehicles to remove mats or
other obstacles that could lead to unintended acceleration."
The recall will affect
Toyota's previously largest U.S. recall was
about 900,000 vehicles in 2005 to fix a steering issue. The
company declined to say how many complaints it had received
about the accelerator issue.
The Japanese automaker warned owners that if
they think their vehicle is accelerating out of control, they
should check to see whether their
floor mat is under the pedal. If a driver can't remove
the floor mat, Toyota advises drivers to step on the brake pedal
with both feet until the vehicle slows and then try to put it
into neutral and switch the ignition to accessory power.
For vehicles with engine start/stop buttons,
Toyota said the engine can be shut off by holding the button
down for three seconds.
In the August incident near San Diego, the
fiery crash of a 2009
Lexus ES 350 killed
California
Highway Patrol Officer Mark Saylor, 45, and three members
of his family on State Route 125 in Santee. The runaway car was
traveling at more than 120 mph when it hit a
sport utility vehicle, launched off an embankment, rolled
several times and burst into flames. One of the family members
called police about a minute before the crash to report the
vehicle had no brakes and the accelerator was stuck. The call
ended with someone telling people in the car to hold on and
pray, followed by a woman's scream.
NHTSA investigators determined that a rubber
all-weather floor mat found in the wreckage was slightly longer
than the mat that belonged in the vehicle, something that could
have snared or covered the accelerator pedal.
Toyota spokesman John Hanson said the final
report had not yet been submitted in the California case.
"We don't know what the actual cause was of
that accident other than preliminary reports that have been
published so it's impossible for us to comment on that
particular incident," Hanson said.
In mid-September, Toyota ordered 1,400 Toyota
and Lexus dealers nationwide to ensure that each new, used and
loaner vehicles had the
proper floor mats
and that the mats were properly secured.
In September 2007, Toyota recalled an
accessory all-weather floor mat sold for use in some 2007 and
2008 model year Lexus ES 350 and
Toyota Camry
vehicles because of similar problems. |
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JANUARY 2009 --
Toyota is recalling 214,570 MY 2006-2008 Lexus IS, MY
2006-2007 GS and MY 2007-2008 LS passenger vehicles equipped
with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels
with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of
the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine
malfunction indicator light may illuminate. Over time, the
corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage.
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could
result in a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel
delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin
during February 2009. Owners may contact Toyota/Lexus at
1-800-255-3987. 09V-020
NOVEMBER 2007 -- Toyota is recalling 34,343 MY
2006 Lexus GS and IS vehicles. High stress areas may have been
created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine
compartment. Combined with other factors such as the presence of
corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to
fuel leakage from the fuel line(s). Fuel leakage in the presence
of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will
replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines
free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during December
2007. 07V545 |
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NEWS:
Toyota
Recalls 34,400 Lexus Cars In
US For Fuel Pipes
CNN Money --
November 29, 2007 -- Toyota
Motor Corp.
(TM) said Wednesday it will
recall about a quarter of a
million cars worldwide,
including 34,400 Lexus
models in the U.S., due to
potential cracks in the fuel
pipes.
The defect
serves as another speed bump
for the world's
second-biggest auto maker,
which has had to grapple
with a surge in recalls and
a ding in a recent quality
survey as it moves swiftly
towards becoming the
industry's top dog.
The latest
recall covers certain 2006
Lexus GS 300, IS 250 and IS
350 models in the U.S.
In
Japan,
a total of 215,020 cars,
including Crown, Mark X and
several Lexus models, built
between
December 2003
and
December 2005
will also be called back for
the fix.
Toyota said
there have been no related
accidents. Newly designed
fuel pipes will replace the
old when the recall begins
in December.
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NEWS: Toyota
recalling Highlander SUV, Lexus models in U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) - July 12, 2006 --
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it was recalling
367,500 Toyota and Lexus sport utility vehicles in
the United States because a piece in the front
console area could come loose and interfere with the
gas pedal.
The recall involves 2004-05 models
of the Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX 330 and early
2006 models of the Highlander hybrid SUV and the RX
400h, the hybrid version of the RX 330....
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