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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V221📅 May 18, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 350 recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V221000
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
663
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 7, 2012
Built
Dec 12, 2011 – Feb 7, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V221 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V221?

2013 Lexus GS 350. 663 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lexus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-331-4331.