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Lexus LS model possible problem

Lexus LS model possible problem

Lexusboy
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08-04-2017, 01:17 AM
#1
Toyota is poised to recall nearly 4,000 Lexus luxury sedans in the United States, and 11,500 worldwide, to fix an issue with the car's steering.

The recall will cover the Lexus LS, the flagship sedan of the Lexus lineup. The recall will also cover LS sedans sold in Japan, Europe and China.

Lexus owners in Japan have complained that the front wheels of the LS don't return to the center position fast enough after making a turn. Fixing the issue will require mechanical and software changes, a Toyota spokesperson said



http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100519.../100519854

It maybe worth owners of these cars contacting there local dealers to see if their cars could be effected..
Lexusboy
08-04-2017, 01:17 AM #1

Toyota is poised to recall nearly 4,000 Lexus luxury sedans in the United States, and 11,500 worldwide, to fix an issue with the car's steering.

The recall will cover the Lexus LS, the flagship sedan of the Lexus lineup. The recall will also cover LS sedans sold in Japan, Europe and China.

Lexus owners in Japan have complained that the front wheels of the LS don't return to the center position fast enough after making a turn. Fixing the issue will require mechanical and software changes, a Toyota spokesperson said



http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100519.../100519854

It maybe worth owners of these cars contacting there local dealers to see if their cars could be effected..

kam05
Senior Member
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08-04-2017, 01:30 AM
#2
First dodgy accelerator pedals now dodgy steering, what next?

Definately a case of "they don't make em like they used to".

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kam05
08-04-2017, 01:30 AM #2

First dodgy accelerator pedals now dodgy steering, what next?

Definately a case of "they don't make em like they used to".


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Lexusboy
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08-04-2017, 01:31 AM
#3
Or could it be a attack from the American car giants?
Lexusboy
08-04-2017, 01:31 AM #3

Or could it be a attack from the American car giants?

steviewevie
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08-04-2017, 01:50 AM
#4
Probably just something similar to car recalls from other manufacturers which go on all the time, and aren't reported. The hysteria over the recent Toyota issues was ridiculous and blown out of all proportion.

Now I guess whenever Toyota announces a recall it's going to be more newsworthy, and as Lexusboy says, the American car companies would love to make more of it.

Steering which doesn't self-centre as much as some people want it to doesn't really sound like a big safety issue to me.

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steviewevie
08-04-2017, 01:50 AM #4

Probably just something similar to car recalls from other manufacturers which go on all the time, and aren't reported. The hysteria over the recent Toyota issues was ridiculous and blown out of all proportion.

Now I guess whenever Toyota announces a recall it's going to be more newsworthy, and as Lexusboy says, the American car companies would love to make more of it.

Steering which doesn't self-centre as much as some people want it to doesn't really sound like a big safety issue to me.


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SHAHZ
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08-04-2017, 01:56 AM
#5
steviewevie Steering which doesn't self-centre as much as some people want it to doesn't really sound like a big safety issue to me.

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SHAHZ
08-04-2017, 01:56 AM #5

steviewevie Steering which doesn't self-centre as much as some people want it to doesn't really sound like a big safety issue to me.

Yeah, do it the old fashioned way and use you hands:Fish::tongue_smilie:Big Grin


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FirebirdPhil
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08-04-2017, 08:39 AM
#6
What do Americans know about corners anyway.

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FirebirdPhil
08-04-2017, 08:39 AM #6

What do Americans know about corners anyway.


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