LEXUS 1S350
What the hazard is
If the vehicle is being driven and stops unexpectedly this poses a hazard to the driver and other road users.
What to do
Customers will receive a letter instructing them to take their vehicles to their preferred Lexus Dealer for replacement of the camshaft timing assembly.
Defect
The bolts used to secure the housing and sprocket of the intake side Variable Valve Timing gear assembly could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after start-up. The Variable Valve Timing gear housing and sprocket could separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven.