NHTSA Safety Recalls
2008 Lexus Gs450h Recalls
The 2008 Lexus Gs450h has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Lexus Gs450h built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2008 Lexus Gs450h
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA 10V309000- The defect
- TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK.
- The risk
- THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- The fix
- TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Reported June 7, 2010 by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2008 Lexus Gs450h built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.