| Vehicle Make / Model: | Model Year(s): | |
| LEXUS GS350 | 2007-2008 | |
| LEXUS GS450H | 2007-2008 | |
| LEXUS GS460 | 2008 | |
| LEXUS IS350 | 2006-2008 | |
| LEXUS LS460 | 2007-2008 | |
| LEXUS LS460L | 2007-2008 | |
| LEXUS LS600HL | 2008 | |
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2010 | |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V309000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A | |
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.Consequence:
THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.Remedy:
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES.