Recall 10V309000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Report Date
20100706
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
13 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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 1-800-255-3987.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LEXUS | IS 350 |
| 2007 | LEXUS | GS 350 |
| 2007 | LEXUS | GS450H |
| 2007 | LEXUS | IS 350 |
| 2007 | LEXUS | LS460 |
| 2007 | LEXUS | LS460L |
| 2008 | LEXUS | GS 350 |
| 2008 | LEXUS | GS450H |
| 2008 | LEXUS | GS460 |
| 2008 | LEXUS | IS 350 |
| 2008 | LEXUS | LS460 |
| 2008 | LEXUS | LS460L |
| 2008 | LEXUS | LS600HL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.