Lexus Recalls 2013 GS 350 for Brake Pedal Switch Failure
Toyota is recalling 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles because a brake pedal switch may fail, causing the vehicle to brake without driver input and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 braking system that can cause unintended braking without driver input, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured between June 8, 2012, and December 26, 2012. The recall involves approximately 10,462 vehicles.
In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail. If this switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input and without illuminating the brake lights, which increases the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly, which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LEXUS GS 350
- Brand
- LEXUS
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Affected units
- 10,462
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 (1)
- GS 350
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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