Lexus Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles

[tqlla3k]

Originally Posted by bigL

For real man??? These are trained techs who get to drive almost any car they want including the ISF. You think they really care about hot rodding your car?? They are probably more concerned with making money since they are on a flat rate pay.

A car can get hurt by more than just "Hot Rodding" it.

[lobuxracer]

Originally Posted by bigL

And btw this is an old TSB. I havent worked for Lexus for almost a year and we were doing this recall when I left last March!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not exactly. It was previously a TSIB. Now it's an SSC and it covers a wider range of models and VINs.

There are three SSCs for ISx50 -

NOTE!!! Even if your car's VIN falls in the range, IT MAY NOT BE AFFECTED!!

SSC7LC - During the manufacturing process of two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment, high stress areas may have been created in the pipes. Combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage.



SSC9LB - The slide pin in the rear brake calipers may not operate smoothly on these vehicles. If the vehicle continues to be operated under these conditions, the brake pads may make noise.



SSC9LC - Customers may experience a noticeable gradual increase in the steering effort necessary at low speeds when turning the steering wheel to the complete left or right position. This condition may be most perceptible when parking the vehicle.



MORE IMPORTANT THAN ALL OF THIS:



So, even if your car falls in the range, IT MAY NOT BE AFFECTED!!

You must contact your dealer and have the need for these repairs validated.

[bigL]

Originally Posted by hades281

bigL, what's involved in swapping out the fuel rails? Is it a big job?

Its a pretty easy job for a skilled tech who is familiar with the car. Personally I wouldnt want it done unless it was necessary just because theres nothin like the factory assembly.

[hades281]

We need SSC-9LA, not SSC-7LC, correct? Because SSC-7LC only covers 2006 year model vehicles, and 9LA was mentioned in the press release.

[mikes rx]

Originally Posted by A/C

is there a website somewhere where you can check your VIN in regards to this service campaign? there's such databe on Lexus Russia website for cars sold in Russia, but since my car came from USA I am somewhat worried ))

If you sign up as an owner on the lexus.com webpage (under owner's), it should show you all the "campaigns" (aka- recalls) that are available for the car.

[mikes rx]

BTW, my lexus owner's page doesn't show any of these new recalls for my vehicle yet, other than the fuel pipe campaign (which, as others have stated, is an old campaign)

[lobuxracer]

SSC9LA does not show up on a search for any model year IS350, but search under GS350 yields this:

SSC9LA - The involved vehicles are equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Lexus has determined that ethanol fuels with low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light (MIL) may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion will create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage.



All the same caveats apply.

[lobuxracer]

And yes, I am very happy I traded my 350 for the IS-F and even happier I don't see the F on this list.

[mikes rx]

So is lexus saying that the MIL will light up before actually needing to take the car in

(ie- not a big worry until MIL shows)

[JKA.nyc]

looks like my VIN isn't in the range, sweeeeeet!

[mikeho]

Lobuxracer, I would like to express my thanks for providing us with this information. You are an invaluable asset to the CL forums!

[tqlla3k]

Hmmm, I am surprised that I am not on the list for the Electronic Steering rack problem. When I am parking and turning the steering wheel relatively quick.... I definately feel the steering wheel stiffen up and get easy constantly, like a pulse.

[Tchan1]

so for that chart is it the last 7 digits of your VIN?

[IntegresS]

If anybody is still uncertain if their car is involved, feel free to PM or IM me your VIN# and I can quickly search our database to check if your car is involved (I work for TMS, so I do have access to the national database).

[venZon]

does this apply to Canada?