Lexus Lexus Rx 400h: Steering May Be Affected
Recall Summary Lexus is recalling 8,324 RX 400h and RX 300 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the front crankshaft pulley may separate due to a manufacturing defect. If this happens, drivers may notice unusual noise, a warning light, or in severe cases, lose power steering assistance, making the vehicle harder to steer at low speeds. Lexus will inspect affected vehicles and replace the crankshaft pulley if needed.
- Recalling firm
- LEXUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS RX 400H, LEXUS LEXUS RX300. Units affected: 8,324
- Reason
- Due to a none conformance to specification the front crankshaft pulley inner and outer rubber mounted section may separate. If the separation occurs noise will become apparent the ignition warning lamp may illuminate and in the worst case the power steering drive belt may detach from the pulley which will result in the driver having to significantly increase their effort to steer the vehicle especially at low speed. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the crankshaft pulley.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-01-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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