Recall GLM - Rear Arch Corrosion
03-02-17, 10:51 AM
#32
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My letter says "certain 2015 RC 350, RC F Vehicles - Certain 2014-2015 IS 250, IS 350 vehicles". Whatever it is, it must've been noticed/remedied for the 2016+ vehicles.
03-02-17, 12:27 PM
#33
This is actually not a TSB, but rather a recall (GLM). I would expect it will be launched in Canada as well, though I don't think it has yet.
As far as the carbon build up issue goes, Lexus Canada does and has had that extended warranty coverage in Canada for years (SPA 954, released Sept. 6, 2012). It is not USA-Only.
Jeff
As far as the carbon build up issue goes, Lexus Canada does and has had that extended warranty coverage in Canada for years (SPA 954, released Sept. 6, 2012). It is not USA-Only.
Jeff
03-02-17, 02:20 PM
#35
Called my dealer today and they said my 15 AWD vin # wasn't on the list. Considering I'm in the rust belt(Michigan) I am a bit surprised.
03-02-17, 02:26 PM
#36
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It's not location related but vin related, so this means your car is not affected by this possible problem. It was probably built near the end of 2015 after the flaw was discovered.
03-02-17, 02:57 PM
#37
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http://www.toyota.com/recall
I would think you would've received a letter by now.
03-02-17, 05:45 PM
#39
Hey guys, i just went in for this recall, and if there is no sign of rust, they will not do anything. I live in So Cal and went to Newport Lexus and they just inspected to see if there is no rust, they will not add any preventative coating or anything. The only think that they did do is give you a full tank of gas
03-02-17, 07:23 PM
#40
This is actually not a TSB, but rather a recall (GLM). I would expect it will be launched in Canada as well, though I don't think it has yet.
As far as the carbon build up issue goes, Lexus Canada does and has had that extended warranty coverage in Canada for years (SPA 954, released Sept. 6, 2012). It is not USA-Only.
Jeff
As far as the carbon build up issue goes, Lexus Canada does and has had that extended warranty coverage in Canada for years (SPA 954, released Sept. 6, 2012). It is not USA-Only.
Jeff
Funny you mention that. I've spoken to my dealer at length regarding the carbon build up issue. Northwest Lexus in Ontario and they've always said they don't have the carbon build up recall in Canada. I have an 09 IS250 as well as a 14 IS350 so I've asked about my 250 over the years. They've always said it doesn't exist in Canada. Not that the problem doesn't exist but there's no recall for it.
03-02-17, 08:08 PM
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Funny you mention that. I've spoken to my dealer at length regarding the carbon build up issue. Northwest Lexus in Ontario and they've always said they don't have the carbon build up recall in Canada. I have an 09 IS250 as well as a 14 IS350 so I've asked about my 250 over the years. They've always said it doesn't exist in Canada. Not that the problem doesn't exist but there's no recall for it.
Hope your 09 is RWD.
03-02-17, 09:11 PM
#42
Funny you mention that. I've spoken to my dealer at length regarding the carbon build up issue. Northwest Lexus in Ontario and they've always said they don't have the carbon build up recall in Canada. I have an 09 IS250 as well as a 14 IS350 so I've asked about my 250 over the years. They've always said it doesn't exist in Canada. Not that the problem doesn't exist but there's no recall for it.
If you are having the issue and it can be verified and it is before it expires for your vehicle you can absolutely get it taken care of in Canada.
Jeff
03-03-17, 05:35 PM
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tell me if i should be worried , my gf took the car in an 2014 is , they said there was little to no sealant in the area ,i live in new england , my gf said she wants before pics of the area for piece of mind ,she told them at least 5 times , so guess what no pics ,they use what looks to be rubber calking sealant that u could get at home depot ,black btw, and low and behold ,literally a finger nail away I'm missing paint along the rear wheel arch ,that rusting ,sound like a cover up ,no pics ,black hide anything sealant ,less than a half of inch from some rot ,but they said they found nothing and thats rock chips . took it to an independent shop ,he said the chances of that being a rock chip 10 percent .i smell something bad ,going on .
03-07-17, 10:34 AM
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I just got back from the dealer regarding my letter. No damage (sealed properly) = no remedy needed.
I didn't get a full tank of gas either - sucks for me.
I didn't get a full tank of gas either - sucks for me.
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