Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota, is recalling 270,00 cars because of an engine fault. The cars are from around the world including the UK and over 138,000 vehicles in the US.
According to Toyota the problem affects seven Lexus models and the increasingly popular Toyota Crown.
The latest safety problem comes after concerns earlier this year regarding 8m vehicles which had a problem of a sticking accelerator pedal. The company was fined $16m (over £10m) by the United States for a slow response to dealing with the problem and faces over 200 claims in regards to accidents.
The fault lies with valve spring in their vehicles engine, which may cause the engine to stall whilst running. A statement by Toyota said:
“Due to slight variations during the manufacturing process, some foreign material may have contaminated a small number of valve springs. If a vehicle is affected, there is a remote possibility that abnormal engine noise or idling may occur. In extremely rare instances, the engine may stop while the vehicle is in operation.”
According to a Toyota spokeswoman, there should be around 3,200 Lexus vehicles affected in the UK, but no Toyotas. Any one with concerns should contact their local dealer.
The defect is present in the Lexus 4.6-litre V* and 3.5-litre V6 engines that was installed in 8 top models and some hybrids. These engines are Lexus engines, and do not appear to have been used in Toyota brand models. This affects only recent Lexus models and are covered by warranty. For those Toyota vehicle consumers looking for replacement Lexus engines or used Toyota car and van engines it is recommended to use an online find-a-part service to get the best selection of reconditioned and replacement engines today.
Partly Sourced From: BBC
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