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Toyota Recalls Problem Lexus SUV

'Consumer Reports' warned of porential problems with 2010 GX460

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 19, 2010 3:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – In the wake of a Consumer Reports warning, Toyota is recalling the 2010 Lexus GX 460. The automaker had already suspended sales of the SUV, which the magazine rated "don't buy" because of concerns the vehicle was prone to tipping over. Toyota confirmed the problem and said today the Vehicle Stability Control system's software needs work, reports the Detroit News.

"Our engineers have conducted tests to confirm the VSC performance issue raised by Consumer Reports, and we are confident this VSC software update addresses the concern," the company said in a statement. The recall affects 9,400 SUVs in North America and about 1,000 elsewhere.

A red 2010 Lexus GX460 a dealership in Portland, Maine, April 13, 2010. Toyota will recall the 2010 Lexus GX 460 to address a potential problem with the SUV rolling over.
A red 2010 Lexus GX460 a dealership in Portland, Maine, April 13, 2010. Toyota will recall the 2010 Lexus GX 460 to address a potential problem with the SUV rolling over.   (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach, file)
A 2010 Lexus GX460 is seen at a dealership, with other vehicles reflected in the background, in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Consumer Reports has given a rare Don't Buy warning to the new Lexus GX 460, saying the large SUV has handling problems that could cause it...
A 2010 Lexus GX460 is seen at a dealership, with other vehicles reflected in the background, in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Consumer Reports has given a rare "Don't Buy" warning to the...   (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)
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finkster
Apr 19, 2010 10:49 PM CDT
This just in....Toyota has recalled Toyota "THE WHOLE COMPANY"...They were last seen heading west on the pacific ocean towards Japan....news at eleven...
diltsduo
Apr 19, 2010 10:20 PM CDT
Thank you Consumer Reports. I love that magazine.
devfran
Apr 19, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
is the headline supposed to be "potential"?
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