Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #12V221000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V221000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 663 affected units, VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 lexus gs350 vehicles, manufactured from december 12, 2011, through february 7, 2012. the steering control electronic control unit (ecu) programming for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system could cause the steering wheel to become off-centered when restarting immediately after the vehicle is parked with the steering wheel turned.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and lexus dealers will update the vgrs system free of charge. the safety recall began on june 7, 2012. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V221000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2012-05-16T00:00:00
Subject: Variable gear ratio steering system
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 663

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 lexus gs350 vehicles, manufactured from december 12, 2011, through february 7, 2012. the steering control electronic control unit (ecu) programming for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system could cause the steering wheel to become off-centered when restarting immediately after the vehicle is parked with the steering wheel turned.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the driver may not realize that the steering wheel is off-centered when pulling from a parked position, the vehicle could maneuver in an unexpected direction, resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and lexus dealers will update the vgrs system free of charge. the safety recall began on june 7, 2012. 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

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NHTSA ID: 12V221000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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