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Old 02-20-17, 05:55 PM
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Default Recall GLM - Rear Arch Corrosion

i just got a limited service campaign letter about corrosion near the rear wheel arches on my 2014 is fsport ,something about salt getting behind something t,hat may have not be properly sealed during assembly .saying my car may or may not be affected ,anyone else get this?
Old 02-20-17, 06:04 PM
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Yes, received it a few days ago. Letter says this problem is most common in cities where roads are heavily salted. I'm from Chicago, so no big surprise there.
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I'm from boston ,but i figure if it has not happened yet,3 winters worth ,,hopefully it will not
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or do we need it sealed no matter what ,in other words will the problem show up cause none of them were sealed properly
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haven't seen this letter will be on the look out. is this a recall?
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Good to hear. The wife was just telling me she saw some small rust spots forming at the rear wheels. Good to know they are aware of it and doing something about it. Wonder what they will do for cars that already have problems?
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I got it. Located in Socal. Even though its free, not sure if its worth the hassle
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i got mine done even though im from nor cal. they also gave me a full tank of gas coz they said its necessary for the recall
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Has anyone from Canada receive this TSB from Lexus Canada?
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Nothing yet...in Ontario at least
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My though is if mine or anyone's was not sealed correct from the factory , and I've gone thru 3 winters , wounded the damage be done already aka to late , I would think the corrosion process has already started .lexus is pro trying to slow the rust process that's y the campaign expires in a year
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Originally Posted by anthonys2r
I got it. Located in Socal. Even though its free, not sure if its worth the hassle
Rust is always worth the hassle. But chances are slim for us Cali folks.
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Yep. My wheel well on my Honda rusted, which is why I'm driving this car now. Rust is always worth preventing
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Originally Posted by jdot85
Has anyone from Canada receive this TSB from Lexus Canada?
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Nothing yet...in Ontario at least

Lexus Canada skips out on a lot of these TSBs. To this day they still do not have the recall for the IS250 carbon build up issue. Wouldn't hold my breath on this one boyos.
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Do we have to get it in the mail or can I just take the car into the dealer and tell them to fix it for free?
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Is the TSB posted online somewhere?


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