LEXUS IS350 2009: ENGINE
| Make : LEXUS | Model : IS350 | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2005-05-27 - 2011-07-13 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V395000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-10-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-09-04 | Date Added to Database: 2013-09-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation | ||
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| Component: ENGINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 101584 | ||
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Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing "VVT" system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up. |
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Consequence:
The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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