Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2011 Lexus Gs350 Vehicles Manufactured June 19, 2006, Through July 12, 2011; And Model Year 2006-2011 Lexus Is350 Vehicles Manufactured May 27, 2005, Through July 13, 2011; And Model Year 2010-2011 Lexus Is350C Vehicles Manufactured November 25, 2009, Through July 19, 2011. These Vehicles, Equipped With The 2Gr-Fse Engine, Use Bolts To Secure The Housing And Sprocket Of The Variable-Valve Timing (Vvt) System Gear Assembly. These Bolts Could Become Loose Due To Abnormal Impacts Generated Within The Gear Assembly Immediately After A Cold Start-Up.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
IS 350
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
13V395000
Component Description
Engine
Effect Of Defect
The Loose Bolts Could Cause The Vvt Gear Housing And Sprocket To Separate And Result In The Engine Stopping While The Vehicle Is Being Driven, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Lexus Dealers Will Replace The Vvt Unit Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20050527
End Of Manufacture
20110713
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
101584
Date Owners Notified
20131009
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20130904