Lexus Lexus Ls600h: Steering Control Ecu
Recall Summary Lexus is recalling 96 LS600h and LS460 vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a steering control software problem. Under specific conditions—when a driver quickly turns the steering wheel from a full turn back to center—the steering wheel may temporarily become misaligned by up to 90 degrees. Lexus will replace the steering control unit to fix this issue.
- Recalling firm
- LEXUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS LS600h, LEXUS LEXUS LS460. Units affected: 96
- Reason
- The steering control ECU programming for the Variable Gear Ratio Steering system can cause the steering wheel to become off-centred by a maximum of up to 90 degrees under certain limited circumstances. If the driver has fully turned the steering wheel and then very quickly attempts to turn it back to the centre position the steering wheel may temporarily become off-centred. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering control ECU.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-05-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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