Another Toyota recall (?)
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Sky News Mobile said:
Toyota could recall up to 270,000 cars worldwide after discovering an engine fault in its Lexus and Crown models.
The crisis-hit manufacturer said eight of its high-end models were found to have the fault, meaning they could stall while moving.
It is the latest blow to hit the world's largest carmaker, which has recalled more than 10 million vehicles worldwide since last September, most over the risk of unintended acceleration.
Hideto Yukawa, spokesman for the Japanese company, said of the discovery: "The defective engines, whose valve springs are not working properly, may halt in the worst case scenario while driving.
"The company is preparing for taking market measures as soon as possible."
This could mean a recall, depending on a decision from regulators, Toyota said, although no accidents have been reported regarding the fault.
The problem 4.6-litre V8 and 3.5-litre V6 engines are installed in seven models of luxury Lexus sedans - the GS350, GS450h, GS460, IS350, LS460, LS600h and LS600hL - as well as the popular Crown sedan.
Of the 270,000 vehicles affected, some 180,000 were sold overseas and the rest in Japan.
Sales of some of the cars involved, 2010 Lexus GX 460s, were suspended earlier this year after a US consumer magazine issued a safety warning.
The 4x4 carried an unusually high risk of rolling over during certain types of sharp turns, according to Consumer Reports.
Toyota was recently hit with a a record $16.4m (£11m) fine from US authorities for acting too slowly to recall vehicles over previously discovered defects.
StreakyThe crisis-hit manufacturer said eight of its high-end models were found to have the fault, meaning they could stall while moving.
It is the latest blow to hit the world's largest carmaker, which has recalled more than 10 million vehicles worldwide since last September, most over the risk of unintended acceleration.
Hideto Yukawa, spokesman for the Japanese company, said of the discovery: "The defective engines, whose valve springs are not working properly, may halt in the worst case scenario while driving.
"The company is preparing for taking market measures as soon as possible."
This could mean a recall, depending on a decision from regulators, Toyota said, although no accidents have been reported regarding the fault.
The problem 4.6-litre V8 and 3.5-litre V6 engines are installed in seven models of luxury Lexus sedans - the GS350, GS450h, GS460, IS350, LS460, LS600h and LS600hL - as well as the popular Crown sedan.
Of the 270,000 vehicles affected, some 180,000 were sold overseas and the rest in Japan.
Sales of some of the cars involved, 2010 Lexus GX 460s, were suspended earlier this year after a US consumer magazine issued a safety warning.
The 4x4 carried an unusually high risk of rolling over during certain types of sharp turns, according to Consumer Reports.
Toyota was recently hit with a a record $16.4m (£11m) fine from US authorities for acting too slowly to recall vehicles over previously discovered defects.
This happened to my housemate.
She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
Big Rod said:
This happened to my housemate.
She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
So the engine goes in "safe mode"? That could happen, you lose power but usually can do at least 80mph.She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
Doesn't sound like anythig too bad, take it in and let it fix.
Lexus dealers are best in the world bar supercar stuff . The us250 doesn't have the engine that is bein recalled . And I find it hard to belive they had a manufacturer fault and lexus refused to fix it . This because I get my disc s and tires changed for free if they don't last at least 10k . It's not too bad at drifting for an auto trust me
Danny S said:
Stig said:
And? GM recalled 1.5m cars last month - did that hit the headlines?
This. Fed up of Toyota making the headlines, ALL manufactures have recall's
It is easier and better to pick on the foreigners as a great distraction technique to help convince Americans that US cars are the best, ignoring the fact so many Euro/Jap cars are built in the USA (well Lexus have a plant in canada) so its likely that some of these faults are brought on by their own shoddy workmanship.
king stupid
Big Rod said:
This happened to my housemate.
She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
how is this 'very dangerous'?She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
Scuffers said:
Big Rod said:
This happened to my housemate.
She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
how is this 'very dangerous'?She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
rb5230 said:
Scuffers said:
Big Rod said:
This happened to my housemate.
She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
how is this 'very dangerous'?She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
Most cars even do over 70mph when in emergency run.
Might have a little fright at first, but not dangerous imho.
ZesPak said:
rb5230 said:
Scuffers said:
Big Rod said:
This happened to my housemate.
She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
how is this 'very dangerous'?She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
Most cars even do over 70mph when in emergency run.
Might have a little fright at first, but not dangerous imho.
rb5230 said:
ZesPak said:
rb5230 said:
Scuffers said:
Big Rod said:
This happened to my housemate.
She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
how is this 'very dangerous'?She bought an IS and was quite happy with it until it lost power in lane three of a motorway. She managed to coast to the hard shoulder where she restarted it and off she went again.
She put it down to 'one of those thing' until it started happening quite regularly so she took it back to the dealer where they said it would cost £6000, (to the dealer), to replace the ECU which they weren't prepared to meet so they exchanged it for an Audi.
Upshot is that the owners groups and forums have been talking about this for some time. I'm surprised it's taken so long for it to become public.
Very dangerous fault IMO.
Most cars even do over 70mph when in emergency run.
Might have a little fright at first, but not dangerous imho.
A205GTI said:
I find that hard to believe that it cut out and she coasted, The power steering would have failed if the engine cut out and If you have ever tried to drive a car when the power steering has gone thay are very very heavy!.
when a car is moving even when the power steering is lost the steering remains sufficiently light whilst doing anything above about 30mph, until you are doing crawling speeds when it is very heavy.G_T said:
You're honestly calling him a liar without so much as knowing who he's talking about?
Jesus mate... Lighten up.
Im not calling anyone a liar at all i am just saying when my Avensis had its power steering belt snap you could feel it on the steering thats all, im not looking to take offence and I am sorry if it cam across that way.Jesus mate... Lighten up.
A205GTI said:
Im not calling anyone a liar at all i am just saying when my Avensis had its power steering belt snap you could feel it on the steering thats all, im not looking to take offence and I am sorry if it cam across that way.
same happened on my galaxy, alternator belt went which was linked to the power steering, trying to manouver it round a car park was a nightmare, but whilst being towed home it lightened up nicely.Gassing Station | General Gassing [Archive] | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff