Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #10V309000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V309000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 138,874 affected units, ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V309000
Report Received Date: 2010-07-06T00:00:00
Subject: Engine valve springs
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 138,874

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ALE
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence Summary: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h864~rgxx_wp7p
NHTSA ID: 10V309000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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