Lexus ES350 Recalled For Brake Actuator Amendment

Lexus has recalled its ES 350 in Australia this week, due to a potential problem with a trio of safety systems.

The vehicle’s brake actuator controls movements for the anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control systems, and each may be affected by the problem.

Lexus has identified a weakness with an O-ring inside the actuator, which may have been damaged during installation.

Should this be the case, Lexus says brake fluid pressure may not be properly controlled during ESC, ABS or traction control activation. 

If measures to prevent a collision are reduced by this problem, it may cause a hazard for the vehicle’s occupants or other road-users. However, Lexus reports that no such incidents have been recorded in Australia.

A total of 60 examples of the ES 350 are affected by the recall, built between September 2015 and February of this year.

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