2013 Lexus Gs 350 — Steering
Published May 18, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 16, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V221000, published May 18, 2012 and initiated May 16, 2012. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2013 Lexus Gs 350 — Steering.
What's the hazard
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 LEXUS GS350 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2012. THE STEERING CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) PROGRAMMING FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED WHEN RESTARTING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED.
What to do
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND LEXUS DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE VGRS SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LEXUS
- Model
- GS 350
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2013 LEXUS GS 350
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Lexus Gs 350 — Steering recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V221000 on May 18, 2012. Reported hazard: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 LEXUS GS350 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2012. THE STEERING CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) PROGRAMMING FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED WHEN RESTARTING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED.
What should I do if I have this product?
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND LEXUS DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE VGRS SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. 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: GS 350.