Lexus Solves SUV Safety Risk
After facing problems with the Consumer Reports publication, Lexus has managed to get their brand back on track and get the CR safety risk warning lifted for the Lexus GX 460. A recall of the Toyota software used in the vehicle was reported to lead to emergency handling instability and made the car a risk for drivers. The magazine had taken on the issue and its level of influence made it quite the threat for the auto maker unless they made the appropriate changes. After retesting the GX 460 for the issues, the magazine felt confident enough in the fixed software to give the car a pass. The issue had been dealt with due to a recall and the work was completed by a Toyota dealership that was able to fix the problem. This had been a major concern for not only the magazine, but consumers at large since it could pose such a serious risk in an emergency situation and do a frightening level of damage to the vehicle, it’s driver and the passengers present at the time of an unexpected case of loss of control or similar event.
With the safety concerns out of the way, Toyota will be able to clear up its name thanks to a rapid fix on their part. The company had already been dealing with numerous issues on the US front that could further damage their sinking reputation as US based car makers have received growing sympathy from the public that has tended to favor Asian car makers. The handling issues affected just over 9,400 of the new 2010 Lexus SUVs that are often used by families so the magazine felt that it had to do something to address the concern.