vinHQ
Advertisement
LowREC-003517Published 6 September 2013View official notice ↗

Lexus 1s350

Affected
747
Category
Cars
Campaign
3528H
Supplier
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
Verify before you act. Recall details and remedies can change. Our database is updated regularly but may not reflect the most recent revisions. Always confirm with vehiclerecalls.gov.au or your vehicle manufacturer before acting on the information below. Read our full disclaimer.

The defect

The bolts used to secure the housing and sprocket of the intake side Variable Valve Timing gear assembly could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after start-up.The Variable Valve Timing gear housing and sprocket could separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven.

Advertisement

The hazard

If the vehicle is being driven and stops unexpectedly this poses a hazard to the driver and other road users.

The remedy

Customers will receive a letter instructing them to take their vehicles to their preferred Lexus Dealer for replacement of the camshaft timing assembly.

Advertisement

What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 747 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
Advertisement

Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.