In May 2010, Lexus filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Computer (Steering), covering the LS460, LS460L and 2 more models. The filing affects 4,509 vehicles manufactured between August 28, 2009 and May 13, 2010.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1125400 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | May 21, 2010 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Lexus |
| Component | Computer (Steering) |
| Production period | August 28, 2009 — May 13, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,509 units |
Filing in context
The Computer (Steering) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 10 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 6 Lexus notifications from 2010 in this archive. For scale, 1,996 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 8 months.
Defect
The control software for the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system is incorrect. When a full-lock stationary steering input is followed by a rapid return of the steering wheel, the steering neutral position may temporarily shift significantly out of alignment.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the VGRS computer with a unit containing the corrected/updated software. Until replacement parts are available, owners are to be notified of precautions to observe while driving.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 6 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| DAA-UVF45 | ＬＳ６００ｈ | UVF45-5007503 — UVF45-5007528; UVF45-5007665 — UVF45-5009712; n-a |
| DAA-UVF46 | ＬＳ６００ｈＬ | UVF46-5010863 — UVF46-5010919; UVF46-5011039 — UVF46-5012814; n-a |
| DBA-USF40 | ＬＳ４６０ | USF40-5091493 — USF40-5091552; USF40-5094289 — USF40-5099016; n-a |
| DBA-USF41 | ＬＳ４６０Ｌ | USF41-5036886 — USF41-5036901; USF41-5038151 — USF41-5040670; n-a |
| DBA-USF45 | ＬＳ４６０ | USF45-5004579 — USF45-5004586; USF45-5005889 — USF45-5007783; n-a |
| DBA-USF46 | ＬＳ４６０Ｌ | USF46-5001455 — USF46-5002323; n-a |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ギヤ比可変ステアリングシステム（ＶＧＲＳ）の制御プログラムが不適切なため、通常の据え切り操作から急ハンドルのような素早い戻し操作をすると、一時的にハンドルの中立位置が大きくずれることがある。
改善措置
全車両、制御プログラムを修正したＶＧＲＳコンピュータと交換する。 なお、交換部品の準備が整うまでの間、運転時の注意事項を使用者に周知する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3002349
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