2013 Lexus Gs 350 Recalls
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Recall Description
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.Possible Effects
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.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.Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.Recall Manufacture Dates
2011-12-12 - 2012-02-07Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.Possible Effects
If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver''s input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners recieved a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.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.Recall Manufacture Dates
2012-06-08 - 2012-12-26Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.Possible Effects
If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver''s input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners recieved a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.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.Recall Manufacture Dates
2012-06-08 - 2012-12-26Vehicles Affected
10462
All gs-350 Recalls
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2013 Lexus GS 350
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2011 Lexus GS 350
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2010 Lexus GS 350
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2009 Lexus GS 350
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2008 Lexus GS 350
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2007 Lexus GS 350
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2006 Lexus GS 350
Other Lexus Recalls
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Lexus CT 200H
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Lexus ES
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Lexus ES 330
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Lexus ES250
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Lexus ES300
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Lexus ES300H
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Lexus ES330
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Lexus ES350
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Lexus GS
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Lexus GS 350
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Lexus GS 450H
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Lexus GS F
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Lexus GS300
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Lexus GS400
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Lexus GS450H
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Lexus GS460
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Lexus GX
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Lexus GX460
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Lexus GX470
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Lexus HS
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Lexus HS 250 HYBRID
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Lexus IS
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Lexus IS 250
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Lexus IS 250C
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Lexus IS 300
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Lexus IS 350
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Lexus IS 350C
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Lexus IS F
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Lexus LC500
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Lexus LEXUS
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Lexus LFA
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Lexus LS
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Lexus LS 430
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Lexus LS400
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Lexus LS460
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Lexus LS460L
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Lexus LS600H
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Lexus LS600HL
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Lexus LX470
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Lexus LX570
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Lexus NX
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Lexus NX200
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Lexus RC F
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Lexus RX
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Lexus RX300
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Lexus RX330
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Lexus RX350
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Lexus RX400H
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Lexus RX450 HYBRID
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Lexus RX450H
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Lexus SC
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Lexus SC400
- Lexus CT 200H
- Lexus ES
- Lexus ES 330
- Lexus ES250
- Lexus ES300
- Lexus ES300H
- Lexus ES330
- Lexus ES350
- Lexus GS
- Lexus GS 350
- Lexus GS 450H
- Lexus GS F
- Lexus GS300
- Lexus GS400
- Lexus GS450H
- Lexus GS460
- Lexus GX
- Lexus GX460
- Lexus GX470
- Lexus HS
- Lexus HS 250 HYBRID
- Lexus IS
- Lexus IS 250
- Lexus IS 250C
- Lexus IS 300
- Lexus IS 350
- Lexus IS 350C
- Lexus IS F
- Lexus LC500
- Lexus LEXUS
- Lexus LFA
- Lexus LS
- Lexus LS 430
- Lexus LS400
- Lexus LS460
- Lexus LS460L
- Lexus LS600H
- Lexus LS600HL
- Lexus LX470
- Lexus LX570
- Lexus NX
- Lexus NX200
- Lexus RC F
- Lexus RX
- Lexus RX300
- Lexus RX330
- Lexus RX350
- Lexus RX400H
- Lexus RX450 HYBRID
- Lexus RX450H
- Lexus SC
- Lexus SC400