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SevereNHTSA·10V218000·Announced 2010-05-21

Lexus Recalls LS Models for Steering Control Software Defect

Toyota is recalling 2009-2010 Lexus LS vehicles because a steering software error can cause the wheel to become off-center, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Lexus LS460, LS460L, LS600H, and LS600HL vehicles manufactured between August 20, 2009, and May 13, 2010. The recall involves approximately 3,800 vehicles.

A programming change in the steering control ECU for the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic. This may cause the steering wheel to become off-centered by up to 90 degrees if the driver fully turns the wheel in one direction and then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center. If this occurs while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS LS460, LS460L, LS600HL, LS600H
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
3,800

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • LS460
  • LS460L
  • LS600HL
  • LS600H

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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