NHTSA recall 10V-159 (10V159000)

electronic stability control (esc) recall reported April 20, 2010 - about 9,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V159000
Also written as: 10V-159
Manufacturer number: ALB
Reported: April 20, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~9,400
Component: electronic stability control (esc)

What is being recalled

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEXUS GX460 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 8, 2010. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH A SHARP TURN AT HIGH SPEED, THE VEHICLE MAY SKID IN A SIDEWAYS DIRECTION.

Why it is dangerous

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL OVER AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-159 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lexus GX460 - 2010

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