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Old 09-16-13, 06:46 AM
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Mine falls in this recall campaign, should be interesting. How was the last recall handled and did it require a loaner?
Is it the entire inverter assembly, or just a circuit board?

Also will be interesting to see if we get a free tank of gas...
Old 09-17-13, 11:24 AM
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I believe it is the board, but maybe somebody will chime in.....
Old 09-18-13, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DanDevoe
Is it the entire inverter assembly, or just a circuit board?

Also will be interesting to see if we get a free tank of gas...
It is the board. Access is by removing the top cover of the inverter. It takes an hour or so to change.
Old 10-03-13, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by thomas1
I believe it is the board, but maybe somebody will chime in.....
My 2008 goes in tomorrow.
The service rep stated that the recall is due to faulty solder that may deteriorate. The module has to be removed, so the serial number on the unit can be checked, which is about an hour job.

If it falls into the sequence of faulty units, the units is then repaired, not replaced (I assume they put in a new board or something). The full procedure is listed at 5 hours, and I will be provided with a loaner car.

I will write back tomorrow with full details.
Old 10-04-13, 10:53 AM
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So after the dealer removed the unit to check the serial number, my module did not need to be repaired.

Which means I can't really provide any helpful details about the recall process, including the total length of the repair.

But for those wondering, you don't have to wait for your notice to arrive, call your dealer, give them your VIN, and they will know right away if they need to inspect your module.

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Old 10-05-13, 08:26 PM
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has anyone had their vehicle worked on yet? if so how long did it take?
Old 10-06-13, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by defo
So after the dealer removed the unit to check the serial number, my module did not need to be repaired.
I'm surprised to hear that they need to check the s/n visually.
I would have thought that these days, in the automotive industry, they had a database of each component used in each vehicle.
Obviously this isn't the case, otherwise they would have made the recall only for the VINs whose unit s/n is defective...
Old 10-27-13, 05:58 AM
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We took our RX400h in for service on Friday and they ended up performing the recall. They said that they replaced the IPM circuit card which is apparently part of the inverter. I'm glad they were able to replace it because our service adviser said they have seen several cases where it failed and left people stranded.

The IPM replacement plus the 75,000 mile service took an entire day. I'm not sure how long the IPM replacement took by itself.

Jeff
Old 11-01-13, 06:46 PM
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tried to get this recall done in vancouver, bc and they said there was no such recall. I even sent them the recall notice.
Old 11-03-13, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by danielkwok
tried to get this recall done in vancouver, bc and they said there was no such recall. I even sent them the recall notice.
I went to open road lexus in richmond auto mall and i got the same answer!!
Old 11-04-13, 06:52 AM
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My 400h is going to the dealer for the recall today. I had scheduled service and they called me back and told me about the recall. I'm going to leave it overnight and I'm getting a loaner car.
Old 11-06-13, 06:25 PM
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hi

I just got letter recall for my 2008 rx400h, will call dealer next couple day to schedule to bring it in, also one of my headlight had condensation do the extend warranty cover that? anybody know?

V/r

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Old 11-08-13, 01:07 PM
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Update: got a prenotice of the recall now from lexus canada
Old 11-08-13, 01:25 PM
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hi

Just called Lexus dealer and they will not get part for replacement until DEC-09-2013, that another month, I make appointment to bring my rx400h on Dec-09, will update if anything coming up, by the way anybody know that extended warranty cover for the light if got condensation?

V/r

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Old 11-10-13, 06:34 AM
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Just got our notice, will have to schedule appoint....


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