2010 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID RECALL - #12V373000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2010 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2005 - 8/31/2010 |
| Recalled on |
8/2/2012 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
n/a |
| # Affected |
780,584 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. |
| Consequences |
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. |
| 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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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