Lexus Lexus Rx 400h: Vehicle May Loose Power

Recall Summary Lexus is recalling 4,007 RX 400H vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the Intelligent Power Module in the inverter system may fail, causing warning lights to appear and the vehicle to enter a limited-power mode. In rare cases, a fuse could blow and cause the hybrid system to stop completely. The fix involves replacing the Intelligent Power Module in the inverter assembly.

Recalling firm
LEXUS
Product
Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS RX 400H. Units affected: 4,007
Reason
The Intelligent Power Module within the inverter system may fail. This will result in various warning lamps being illuminated. In most cases this will result in the vehicle entering the fail-safe mode resulting in limited power. In limited instances the fuse on the power supply circuit could blow resulting in the hybrid system stopping. Remedy: Replacement of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) in the inverter assembly.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2011-08-05
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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