Lexus Recall
10-12-13, 02:08 PM
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Some dealers may take a few days to propagate the info between departments. Parts departments may have not let others know they have them yet or are waiting on the sst, special service tool
But to say they didn't even know about it, well that's just lazy. Preliminary notices went out months ago, we have to acknowledge them in order to log onto Lexus.
But to say they didn't even know about it, well that's just lazy. Preliminary notices went out months ago, we have to acknowledge them in order to log onto Lexus.
10-12-13, 02:59 PM
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I posted this in another thread........Some here might be interested
The Recall and TSIB are essentially identical, the only difference is the part used. Lexus updated the CAM GEARS due to the housing bolts backing out of the front of the gear. The rattle is perceived to be the cause of the backing out due to the violent nature. The CAM GEARS with the updated PIN and/or BOLTS already installed in it are what is being replaced.
maybe this will help people understand
Funny, I go into my local Greenville, SC dealership today and assume I'll be setup with an appointment later this coming week; but they say they have yet to receive any parts to perform this recall. Grrrrrrr! On top of that, I tried asking one of the "service techs" to explain to me why the fix for the TSIB is to replace the actual cam gears and the recall is only to fix/replace the cam bolts. Blah blah blah, it's how they were installed at the factory....BS BS BS.
Anyhow, since their appears be at least one knowledgeable Lexus tech on here I'll ask this question here too.
Why is the fix for the TSIB is to replace the actual cam gear and the recall is only to fix/replace the cam bolts?
Curious to see what ideas we have in regards to this; my '06 350 has experienced the cam rattle about 10 times since I've owned it in 4/1/11.
Thanks!
Anyhow, since their appears be at least one knowledgeable Lexus tech on here I'll ask this question here too.
Why is the fix for the TSIB is to replace the actual cam gear and the recall is only to fix/replace the cam bolts?
Curious to see what ideas we have in regards to this; my '06 350 has experienced the cam rattle about 10 times since I've owned it in 4/1/11.
Thanks!
maybe this will help people understand
10-12-13, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE=GSKaplan;8184752]I posted this in another thread........Some here might be interested
The Recall and TSIB are essentially identical, the only difference is the part used. Lexus updated the CAM GEARS due to the housing bolts backing out of the front of the gear. The rattle is perceived to be the cause of the backing out due to the violent nature. The CAM GEARS with the updated PIN and/or BOLTS already installed in it are what is being replaced.
maybe this will help people understand
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10-12-13, 06:19 PM
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also note, as a benefit to those with higher mileage these are also being replaced along with the gears.
10-12-13, 06:22 PM
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10-14-13, 07:54 AM
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Thanks for the posting. I called my Lexus dealer. They said they are only allowed to do a certain number per day. I made an appt for Thursday. Dropping the car off Wednesday night.
10-14-13, 12:41 PM
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Just got off the phone with Longo Lexus, they said they ran my VIn and said there's no current or up coming recall regarding the Cam Gears. She claims, your best option is to "wait" for the letter or an official announcement. She wasted a good 25 mins of my life i'll never get back.