Toyota engine defect in 270,000 Lexus, Crown units

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Toyota engine defect in 270,000 Lexus, Crown units

TOKYO, JAPAN- Toyota Motor warned on Thursday of an engine fault worldwide in eight models of its luxury Lexus and Crown sedans, potentially requiring a recall that could affect up to 270,000 units.

"The defective engines, whose valve springs are not working properly, may halt in the worst case scenario while driving," Toyota spokesman Hideto Yukawa said. "The company is preparing for taking market measures as soon as possible."

He did not rule out a recall announcement in the future.

The defective 4.6-litre V8 and 3.5-litre V6 engines are installed in eight top line models, including some hybrids - the Lexus GS350, GS450h, GS460, IS350, LS460, LS600h and LS600hL as well as Crown sedans, he said.

Whole article: http://www.asiaone.com/Motoring/News...01-224730.html

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One major Toyota/Lexus recall after another...

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"What's really going on with Toyota's faulty valve springs"

Link to article and video: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/02/w...-springs-w-vi/