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Lexus is recalling the 2013 Lexus GS350 for possible off centered steering wheels.
Do you own one of these potential Lexus lemons?
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| LEXUS / GS350 |
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2013
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| Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 16, 2012 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V221000 |
NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: STEERING |
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Summary:
 TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 LEXUS GS350 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2012. THE STEERING CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) PROGRAMMING FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED WHEN RESTARTING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED. |
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY NOT REALIZE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF-CENTERED AND THE VEHICLE COULD MANEUVER IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION, RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
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