Lexus Australia is recalling its LX 500d and LX 600 SUVs as they might inadvertently creep ahead.
“For concerned automobiles, resulting from a difficulty within the design of a sure brake clutch disc contained in the 10-speed transmission on these automobiles, the brake clutch disc could not instantly disengage when the car is shifted to the impartial place,” the corporate says in its recall discover.
“If this situation happens when the car is on a flat floor, and if the driving force doesn’t apply the brake pedal or the parking brake, it might permit a car to inadvertently creep ahead at a low velocity (as much as roughly 6 km/h), which might enhance the danger of a crash.”
- A complete of 1350 automobiles are affected, produced between December 2021 and January 2024
- The VIN checklist and recall discover are viewable on Lexus’ website
Lexus is contacting homeowners of affected automobiles by way of SMS, e mail or mail.
When you personal an affected car, you’ll have to contact an authorised Lexus seller to schedule a free inspection and restore.
The seller will reprogram the transmission ECU software program, which is able to take roughly half-hour.
Nevertheless, Lexus Australia advises that relying on the seller’s work schedule, you might have to make your car out there to the seller for longer.
The corporate says you may proceed to drive your car, however it is best to make sure the brake pedal is utilized and the parking brake engaged when shifting into Impartial.
You probably have any questions, you may contact a Lexus seller or the Lexus Buyer Help Centre on 1800 023 009 from 8am to 6pm AEDT, Monday to Friday.
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