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2017 LEXUS GX460 — SUSPENSION

crash · 1444126 · 2018-01-30

Vehicle

Make
LEXUS
Model
GX460
Year
2017
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
SUSPENSION
Miles at failure
5,600
Speed
12 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

TURNING LEFT INTO NEIGHBORHOOD AND STRUCK REAR PASSENGER SIDE PANEL BEHIND THE TIRE (BUMPER AREA). I WAS GOING APPROX 10-15 MPH, OTHER VEHICLE (CAMRY) WAS GOING 40 MPH. CAR ROLLED TWICE. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL LEANING TO THE RIGHT, WHICH CAUSES AN INCREASED ROLLOVER RISK ON LEFT HAND TURNS. IT SEEMS THAT LEXUS IS AWARE, BUT HAS NOT ADDRESSED THE ISSUE. HAPPY TO PROVIDE PHOTOS OR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IF NEEDED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11065851
Machine
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