IV. Background and Components

In certain 2006 and 2007 model year RX400h vehicles, due to insufficient adhesion between the permanent magnets and the rotor of the EPS, the motor may gradually lose torque when the wheel is turned to the complete left or right position. If this condition occurs, customers may experience a noticeable gradual increase in the steering effort necessary at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to the complete left or right position. This condition may be most perceptible when parking the vehicle.