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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
Last checked
1 Oct 2018
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
The hazard
Due to improper programming in the ecu possible loss of motive power and the hybrid system will shut down
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Brand: Lexus. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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