2010 Lexus Ls460 | 2010 Lexus Ls460l | 2009 Lexus Ls460l | 2010 Lexus Ls600hl | 2010 Lexus Ls600h | 2009 Lexus Ls460 — Steering: electric power assist system
Published May 21, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 21, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V218000, published May 21, 2010. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2010 Lexus Ls460 | 2010 Lexus Ls460l | 2009 Lexus Ls460l | 2010 Lexus Ls600hl | 2010 Lexus Ls600h | 2009 Lexus Ls460 — Steering: electric power assist system.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LEXUS DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING CONTROL ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LEXUS
- Model
- LS460
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2010 LEXUS LS460 | 2010 LEXUS LS460L | 2009 LEXUS LS460L | 2010 LEXUS LS600HL | 2010 LEXUS LS600H | 2009 LEXUS LS460
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Lexus Ls460 | 2010 Lexus Ls460l | 2009 Lexus Ls460l | 2010 Lexus Ls600hl | 2010 Lexus Ls600h | 2009 Lexus Ls460 — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V218000 on May 21, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LEXUS DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING CONTROL ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LEXUS. Model: LS460.