Recall 10V-309
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2007 to 2008 Lexus GS 350 and 6 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-309
- Reported
- July 6, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 138,874 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota recall no. Ale.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Lexus GS 350 2007 to 2008
- Lexus GS450H 2007 to 2008
- Lexus GS460 2008
- Lexus IS 350 2006 to 2008
- Lexus LS460 2007 to 2008
- Lexus LS460L 2007 to 2008
- Lexus LS600HL 2008