Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #10V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V218000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 3,800 affected units, STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. a programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V218000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2010-05-21T00:00:00

Subject: Steering wheel off-center

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 3,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. a programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.

Consequence Summary: Improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. this may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.

Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sy9i_y3qh_4kps

NHTSA ID: 10V218000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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