Toyota Lexus
- Affected
- 6,856
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- CGG83
- Supplier
- Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
The defect
Lexus NX vehicles are equipped with a brake hold function which keeps the brake applied after the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Under certain conditions, the system is designed to deactivate the brake hold function, warn the driver and automatically set the parking brake.
The hazard
Due to improper programming, there is a possibility that the parking brake may not automatically apply when the system is deactivated by certain conditions. If this occurs, the vehicle could move forward, increasing the risk of an collision.
The remedy
Involved Lexus Owner's will be contacted by mail at their last known address, inviting them to make an appointment with their preferred Lexus Dealer to have the recall carried out free of charge.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 6,856 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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