Lexus passenger car - lexus gs and ls — injuries risk
Hazard
The product poses a risk of injuries because in the valve operating system of the engine, which contains multiple valves in each engine cylinder, there is a possibility that the strength of the valve spring may degrade, causing the spring to break. If one of the springs in the engine breaks, an abnormal noise and rough engine performance will be noticed. In the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.
Measures taken
- Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer — Other
Product description
Light Passenger Vehicle. VINs are available in the <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w27/2010-w27_42-vins.pdf">attached document</a>.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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