Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
GS450H
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
10V309000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
The Engine Could Fail And Stop Suddenly While The Vehicle Is In Motion, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060207
End Of Manufacture
20080708
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
138874
Date Owners Notified
20100902
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20100706
Make Campaign Number
ALE