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Recall 2013297

Engine · Lexus · published 4 Sept 2013

3,922Vehicles affected in Canada
3Models
2006–2011Model years
CarSafety Mfr

The issue

On certain vehicles, the bolts used to secure the housing and sprocket of the intake-side Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) gear assembly could loosen. If this occurs, the VVT gear will not control the intake valves correctly. In some instances, the VVT gear housing and sprocket could separate, causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in a loss of vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the VVT unit with an improved version.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, les boulons utilisés pour fixer le carter et le pignon de l'engrenage de distribution à programme variable (VVT) du côté admission pourraient se desserrer. Si cela se produisait, l'engrenage VVT ne contrôlerait pas les soupapes d'admission correctement. Dans certains cas, le carter et le pignon de l'engrenage VVT pourraient se détacher, ce qui ferait caler le moteur. Si le moteur calait, cela résulterait en une perte de propulsion du véhicule qui, en conjonction avec la densité de la circulation, l'état de la route et les réactions du conducteur, pourrait augmenter les risques d'accident endommageant des biens matériels ou blessant quelqu'un. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer l'unité VVT par une unité d'une version améliorée.

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · official text, unchanged

Vehicles covered

Make and modelModel years
Lexus GS 3502007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Lexus IS 3502006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Lexus IS 350C2010, 2011

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

ModelYearComplaintsRecallsComplaints about engine
Lexus GS 35020075756
Lexus GS 35020081946
Lexus GS 3502009831
Lexus GS 3502010731
Lexus GS 350201143—
Lexus IS 350200693811
Lexus IS 35020075386
Lexus IS 3502008308—
Lexus IS 3502009381
Lexus IS 3502010881
Lexus IS 3502011572
Lexus IS 350C20101181
Lexus IS 350C201166—