Lexus To Fix 700,000 Faulty Trunk Releases After 4 Year Old Child Discovers Defect

Consumer Reports magazine says it expects Toyota in January to announce plans to repair about 700,000 Lexus automobiles because the emergency trunk release can break, trapping an occupant inside.

The vehicles are the 2007-2013 Lexus ES, 2006-2012 Lexus IS, and 2013 Lexus GS models, according to the magazine, which brought the problem to the attention of the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Owners can thank 4-year-old Alexander Fisher for discovering the problem. Alexander is the son of Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports.

 

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HughJass - 12/12/2012 12:42:36 PM

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Will this count as 4 recalls if this site posts the actual recall 2 or 3 times January?

Agent009 - 12/12/2012 3:52:19 PM

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If I understand correctly this is a Lexus program independent of a recall. One way to skirt the issue I believe.

Fijian - 12/12/2012 3:13:46 PM

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It was shown on TV months ago.They will fix it in January so as to have less recalls this year.