Toyota Halts Sale of Lexus Vehicles Due to Defective Steering
Toyota Motor Corporation has stopped sales of all 2010 Lexus LS600h and Lexus LS 460 models due to problems with the power steering and announced a recall for the two models, according to mibz.com. Apparently, the electric power steering of these vehicles causes a temporary off-center condition of up to 90 degrees for about five seconds before sliding back to normal position. This condition is said to occur after turns, when the steering wheel is in lock position, full left or right. About 3,800 Lexus vehicles in the U.S. have been affected by the recall.
The officials at Lexus recommend that owners of these vehicles should not spin the wheel all the way. No accidents and no injuries have been caused as a result of this defect. Regardless, sale of both Lexus models have halted for three weeks while Japanese specialists investigate the problem and find a viable solution.
Manufacturers have a responsibility to the consumer and are charged with ensuring that their products are safe and suitable for the general public. Toyota Motor Corporation has undergone numerous recalls in the last year for defective auto parts, some of which caused accidents and death for vehicle owners.
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