Recall 10V309000: Potential Engine Valve Spring Failure

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Lexus/GS350 2007-2008

Lexus/GS450H 2007-2008

Lexus/GS460 2008

Lexus/IS350 2006-2008

Lexus/LS460 2007-2008

Lexus/LS460L 2007-2008

Lexus/LS600HL 2008

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 06, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V309000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 138874

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 Lexus passenger cars manufactured from August 26, 2005 through August 4, 2008. Micro-Foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.

CONSEQUENCE:
The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

NOTES:
Owners may also 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.