NHTSA recall 10V-309 (10V309000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported July 6, 2010 - about 138,874 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V309000
Also written as: 10V-309
Manufacturer number: ALE
Reported: July 6, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~138,874
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-309 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Lexus GS450H - 2007

Lexus IS - 2006, 2007, 2008

Lexus IS 350 - 2006, 2007, 2008

Lexus LS460 - 2007, 2008

Lexus LS460L - 2007, 2008

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.