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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Default Lexus Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles

Can someone confirm this?

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Lexus Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles

Toyota logo. (PRNewsFoto/Toyota Media Relations)

TORRANCE, CA UNITED STATES

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will launch a Safety Recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 214,500 Lexus vehicles sold in the United States.


On certain 2006 through 2008 model year GS300/350, IS250/350, and LS460/460L vehicles, Lexus has determined that some ethanol fuels with a low moisture content may corrode the internal surface of the fuel delivery pipes. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) in the combination meter may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole in the fuel delivery pipes resulting in fuel leakage.


Lexus dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipes with newly designed components. No other Lexus or Toyota vehicles are involved.


Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Safety Recall notification via first-class mail beginning in late January. Owners are requested to contact their local Lexus dealer for diagnosis and repair at no charge.


Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987.


Media Web site: http://www.toyotanewsroom.com


Public Web site: http://www.toyota.com


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SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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where have you been man? haha they sent out letters for these a while back
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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If you didn't get a letter means your cars ok right?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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this is the first ive heard of this.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Yup, first time hearing about this too. I guess it gives me a reason to get more TSIB's done
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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hmm sounds new to me.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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ive never heard of this before.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Well it states that letters will begin coming out late January... so I guess not many people have heard of this... Anyone know the VINS affected?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
where have you been man? haha they sent out letters for these a while back
Rob this was just issued this morning. Probably more years involved this time around....

Originally Posted by Lexus USA Press Room

Lexus Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles

January 16, 2009 – Torrance Ca. – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will launch a Safety Recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 214,500 Lexus vehicles sold in the United States.

On certain 2006 through 2008 model year GS300/350, IS250/350, and LS460/460L vehicles, Lexus has determined that some ethanol fuels with a low moisture content may corrode the internal surface of the fuel delivery pipes. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) in the combination meter may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole in the fuel delivery pipes resulting in fuel leakage.

Lexus dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipes with newly designed components. No other Lexus or Toyota vehicles are involved.

Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Safety Recall notification via first-class mail beginning in late January. Owners are requested to contact their local Lexus dealer for diagnosis and repair at no charge.

Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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So they mail out in late Jan., I'll wait until early Feb. I guess its time to do the brakes change as well & long line.

Thanks for the info.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Default Must read 06 07 08 is 250-350 recall

Lexus announced thru channels today that there is a campaign(recall) on 06-07-08 IS 250 350'S

They will be replacing the Fuel Rails for the fuel injection, the Electronic steering racks, and rear brake caliper bolts.

If you are in the NY area call the guys at Rallye Lexus 516-676-8686 if you need help. They always help me and are the guys that do the car show and are active on this site.

Special Service Campaigns (SSC)

SSC 9LA Certain 2006 2007 GS, 2006 2008 IS and 2007 2008 LS Vehicles Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement

SSC 9LB Certain 2006 2007 GS and IS Vehicles Rear Brake Caliper Inspection

SSC 9LC Certain2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h Vehicles Electric Power Steering Link (EPS) Assembly Replacement

******URGENT******

On January 16, 2009, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2006 2007 GS 300/350, 2006 2008 IS 250/350 and 2007 2008 LS 460/460L vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Lexus has determined that ethanol fuels with low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses the engine malfunction light (MIL) may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion will create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. SSC 9LA will be launched to replace the Fuel Delivery Pipes in the affected vehicles.

There are approximately 43,700 GS 300 (24,500 2WD, 19,200 AWD), 23,700 GS 350 (14,000 2WD, 9,700 AWD), 85,800 IS 250 (54,000 2WD, 31,800 AWD), 24,900 IS 350, and 36,400 LS 460 (25,500 LS 460, 10,900 LS 460L) vehicles involved in the U.S.

Additionally, Lexus is launching two other SSCs.

9LB Certain 2006 2007 model GS and IS vehicles to inspect rear brake calipers. On certain Lexus vehicles, the slide pin in the rear brake calipers may not operate smoothly. If the vehicle continues to be operated under these conditions, the brake pads may make noise.
9LC Certain 2007 GS 450h, 2006 2007 GS, IS and RX 400h vehicles to replace the electric power steering link (EPS) assembly. Certain vehicles may experience a noticeable gradual increase in the steering effort necessary at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to the complete left or right position. This condition may be most perceptible when parking the vehicle.
A dealer package including vital information and reimbursement procedures will be sent to dealers (to the attention of the service manager) today.

Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in late January 2009.

All customer inquires should be directed to the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987.

If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service and Parts Manager.

For News media inquiries only, they should be directed to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, in Lexus Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)

The following Q&As has been provided for your reference.

Click here to see Combined Q&A for DD Message.pdf





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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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what in the he-!
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Rob this was just issued this morning. Probably more years involved this time around....
LOL sorry i forgot im one of the only ones that works for Lexus haha!
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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The dealer will be busy, but not in sales department.

Hey Rob, would they make you do OT for services? It seem like the service garage will be pack!
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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lol no OT here i worK in parts but bring all your cars here haha!

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