Recall 12V-373
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid and 1 other model: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-373
- Reported
- August 2, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 780,584 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
The risk
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-[removed] or Lexus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lexus HS 250 Hybrid 2010
- Toyota RAV4 2006 to 2011