Passenger car
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0858/10 |
| Brand | Toyota Lexus |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Malta |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | LS460 and LS600h |
| Published | 5 June 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries as, under some circumstances, the Variable Gear Ratio Steering, "VGRS", system can cause the steering wheel to become off-centred by approximately 90 degrees.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall affects certain vehicles equipped with Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS). <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w22/2010-w22_18-vins.pdf">See attached list of VIN numbers</a>.