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VehicleMay 21, 20103,800 affected

Lexus recall: Steering

What is wrong

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. A programming change of the steering control ECU for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.

What could happen

Improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. This may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. Should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V218000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
May 21, 2010
Owners notified
Jul 12, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
3,800
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 18, 2009 to May 13, 2010
Part
Steering › Electric power assist system

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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