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I got the brake recall letter from Lexus

Old 07-21-14, 04:29 PM
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Default I got the brake recall letter from Lexus

Anyone here done this recall? What are they changing? It's says its a 4 hour job.
Old 07-21-14, 04:42 PM
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Got mine today
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
Anyone here done this recall? What are they changing? It's says its a 4 hour job.
You answered your own question with the topic name.
Old 07-21-14, 04:56 PM
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Got my letter Friday.
Will have it done with an oil change in August.
Old 07-21-14, 05:03 PM
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For 2013s only?
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Originally Posted by islandbeef
You answered your own question with the topic name.
The title is misleading, they are doing something with the brake pedal. I'm just not sure what takes 4 hours to change there?

Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
For 2013s only?
I think its says 2013 in the letter.
Old 07-21-14, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
The title is misleading, they are doing something with the brake pedal. I'm just not sure what takes 4 hours to change there
It involves replacement of the brake pedal load sensor, which requires replacement of the entire brake pedal assembly. Removal of the booster and ABS actuator in the engine bay is requires, as well as bleeding of the brakes afterwards. It will likely take more than the 4 hours it says... not an easy job.
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Originally Posted by RTIS250
It involves replacement of the brake pedal load sensor, which requires replacement of the entire brake pedal assembly. Removal of the booster and ABS actuator in the engine bay is requires, as well as bleeding of the brakes afterwards. It will likely take more than the 4 hours it says... not an easy job.
What is the problem that is being corrected?
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Originally Posted by Christobol
What is the problem that is being corrected?
I'm guessing it's this one:

"Lexus is separately recalling 10,500 GS350 sedans from the 2013 model year because of a manufacturing defect in the brake pedal load sensing switch. If it malfunctions, it could cause the brakes to activate without the driver pressing the pedal and without the brake lights coming on, "

source: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/22/t...-gs350-recall/
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Well I haven't got a letter so hopefully I don't need it. There any other way to check this.
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Lol correction just got the letter!
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Well I haven't got a letter so hopefully I don't need it. There any other way to check this.
http://www.toyota.com/owners/web/pag...ources/recalls
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Thanks!!!!
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I just checked my VIN and there is no recall. So I guess this is not for 2014s.
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It's not for the 2014s or any of the very early 2013s

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