Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1132110 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 4, 2013 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Lexus, Toyota |
| Component | Engine (General) |
| Production period | July 14, 2005 — July 24, 2011 |
| Vehicles affected | 59,330 units |
Defect
In the intake-side variable valve control device of the engine, a large impact force that rarely occurs immediately after a cold start may loosen the bolts securing the device body. This loss of fastener integrity prevents control of the intake valves and may cause the engine to stall.
Corrective action
Replace the intake-side variable valve control device on all vehicles with a corrected part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-GRS184 | CROWN | GRS184-0001002 — GRS184-0021567 |
| DBA-GRS191 | ＧＳ３５０ | GRS191-0001001 — GRS191-0053899 |
| DBA-GRS196 | ＧＳ３５０ | GRS196-0001001 — GRS196-0030700 |
| DBA-GRS204 | CROWN | GRS204-0001001 — GRS204-0016276 |
| DBA-GRX133 | マークＸ | GRX133-6000101 — GRX133-6002320 |
| DBA-GSE21 | ＩＳ３５０ | GSE21-5000000 — GSE21-5027791; GSE21-2000010 — GSE21-2017695; GSE21-2504081 — GSE21-2506730 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機の吸気側可変バルブ制御装置において、冷間始動直後まれに当該装置内に発生する大きな衝撃力により、装置本体を組み付けているボルトが緩むことがある。このため、吸気バルブの制御ができなくなってエンストするおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、吸気側可変バルブ制御装置を対策品と交換する。
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=3003101
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