IV. Background

Certain Lexus vehicles that were accessorized at a vehicle processing center operated by Toyota Motor Sales, USA. Inc. (TMS) had accessories installed that caused the weight of the vehicle as accessorized plus the weight of possible passengers to exceed the stated Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) value. Therefore, the stated GVWR is insufficient. This condition does not meet federal requirements.

There are 83 2009 model year GX 470 vehicles involved in this SSC. Vehicles will require various updates to various labels. Please see Attachment A for a list of the 83 vehicles affected by this SSC.