LC500h
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1329/18 |
| Brand | Lexus |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | - Type approval number: e6*2007/46*0195- Model Code: LC500h (GWZ100) |
| Published | 21 September 2018 |
Risk Description
The vehicles' electronic control unit (ECU) has been improperly programmed and the throttle is not coordinated with the transmission and gear changes. As a consequence, when accelerating in highway driving mode, the hybrid system could shut down, causing a loss of power, which can increase the risk of accidents.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/09/2018
Product Description
Passenger car