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Lexus - Due to improper programming in the ecu possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system will shut down

Official notice

1 Oct 2018

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Lexus - Due to improper programming in the ecu possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system will shut down. Due to improper programming in the ecu possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system will shut down Published 2018-10-01.

What to do now

Reprogram the hv control ecu.

Units affected

147

Recall number

R-2018-241

Official notice

2018-10-01

The hazard

Due to improper programming in the ecu possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system will shut down

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

LEXUS LC500H

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Affected products

Product 1

LEXUS LEXUS LC500h

Units affected

147

Risk / hazard

Due to improper programming in the ecu possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system will shut down

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Lexus

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Lexus. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2018-241

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2018-241

Campaign number

LGG69

Units affected

147

Classification

DVSA recall R-2018-241

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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