It looks as if Consumer Reports’ GX 460 “Safety Risk” story (click here for details) is picking up steam in a bad way. Mark Templin, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, has just added a little bit to Lexus’ press release regarding the GX’s rollover stats.
Here’s what Templin-san has to say: “At this time we have asked our dealers to temporarily suspend sales of the 2010 GX 460.”
Furthermore, he adds that Lexus engineers are “vigorously” reevaluating the GX SUV using the same testing methods used by Consumer Reports “to identify how we can make the GX’s performance even better.”
Owners, now’s the time to call: 1-800-255-3987.
As one website put so well, it seems like Toyota has hit rock bottom and then found a shovel.
By Phil Alex
