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Toyota yesterday recalled 3,238 Lexus vehicles that could be affected by a rare problem with the valve operating system. The carmaker said the valve spring could degrade, causing it to break and make the engine misfire or run rough. It stressed there have been no accidents related to the issue – which affects certain vehicles from the Lexus GS 450h, GS 460, LS 460 and LS 600h model ranges. Lexus sweetened the pill for owners by offering free valve spring replacement and a complimentary car for the time the car is being repaired.