Lexus Lexus Gs 450h: Engine May Fail
Recall Summary Certain 2006-2008 Lexus models (GS 450h, LS460, LS600h, GS460, and LS600HL) may have defective engine cylinder valve springs that can cause rough engine performance and abnormal noise. In severe cases, the engine could stop suddenly while driving. Lexus will replace the valve springs in the 16,190 affected vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- LEXUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS GS 450H, LEXUS LEXUS LS460, LEXUS LEXUS LS600h, LEXUS LEXUS GS460, LEXUS LEXUS LS600HL. Units affected: 16,190
- Reason
- One or more engine cylinder valve springs may fail which will cause abnormal noise and rough engine performance. In the worst case it is possible for the engine to fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the valve springs.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-08-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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