Passenger car

What is the danger

The vehicles' electronic control unit (ECU) has been improperly programmed and the throttle is not coordinated with the transmission and gear changes.

Requirements breached

As a consequence, when accelerating in highway driving mode, the hybrid system could shut down, causing a loss of power, which can increase the risk of accidents.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 5 September 2018

Product

Description

Passenger car

Brand

Lexus

Model / type

- Type approval number: e6*2007/46*0195 - Model Code: LC500h (GWZ100)

Batch

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2 August 2016 and 5 June 2018 - VIN: from JTHHY5AY#0A000106 to JTHHY5AY#0A001394 (# can be different characters, all affected)