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Old 09-04-13, 06:47 AM
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http://money.cnn.com/2013/09/04/auto...html?iid=HP_LN
Old 09-04-13, 06:59 AM
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Nice find, wrong section but nice find.
Old 09-04-13, 07:18 AM
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Not wrong section, it includes 3rd gen gs there also.
Old 09-04-13, 07:54 AM
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Thanks, i'll be looking out for this in the mail soon.
Old 09-04-13, 08:11 AM
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Should I bring my car to get this recall done, even though my car is running nice? Also would it matter if I bought my lexus at a used dealership and not at a lexus dealer?
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This came up on mylexus.com

Safety Recall DLG (D2G) Preliminary Notice - Certain 2006 to 2011 Model Year IS350, Certain 2010 to 2011 Model Year IS350C and Certain 2007 to 2011 Model Year GS350 Vehicles - 2GR-FSE Intake VVT Actuator Gear

At the present time, Lexus is currently preparing the remedy.

What is the Condition? The subject vehicles are equipped with a Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system which controls the camshafts to provide optimal valve timing under certain driving conditions. The bolts used to secure the housing and sprocket of the intake-side VVT gear assembly could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up. If this occurs, the VVT gear will not control the intake valves correctly. In certain cases, the VVT gear housing and sprocket could separate and result in an engine stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

When will the Remedy be Available: The remedy procedures will be provided to each dealership in the near future. At which time, Lexus will notify owners of covered vehicles by first class mail. Additional information will be posted on this site once the remedy is available.
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Old 09-04-13, 08:56 AM
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thx AZINN and ibidu1 .. i also saw the recall on mylexus.com also. so are we suppose to check on mylexus.com from time to time for the remedy announcement, or would it be okay to bring it in now?

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Old 09-04-13, 09:15 AM
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all set, mines going in tomorrow =D. btw I didn't know they fill up your gas for you?
Old 09-04-13, 09:20 AM
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Would this include the 450h since it's the same engine?
Old 09-04-13, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ksan
Should I bring my car to get this recall done, even though my car is running nice? Also would it matter if I bought my lexus at a used dealership and not at a lexus dealer?
go get it done.

GS430 is still have no recall.
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I have a non running GS350 that the bolts backed out already. its sitting in my garage. I called they told me to sit and wait till they have a remedy for the recall.
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Originally Posted by ksan
all set, mines going in tomorrow =D. btw I didn't know they fill up your gas for you?
Tomorrow? how did you pull that off?!
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Originally Posted by worker
go get it done.

GS430 is still have no recall.
You might want to call the dealer before heading down there to make sure they are ready to do the recall. Sometimes they are not ready (training, parts required available, etc.) right away. I've had a case where they told me to wait until I receive the notificaiton from corporate Lexus. Keeps from having to make multiple trips to the dealership.
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Originally Posted by ksan
all set, mines going in tomorrow =D. btw I didn't know they fill up your gas for you?
Gas refill is a courtesy for the inconvenience of dealing with the recall. Happens frequently. Got the same thing for a recall on IS350C. When all they did was change a nut on the wiper.
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Not wrong section, it includes 3rd gen gs there also.
Yep my mistake just read the first small part not whole article.

Originally Posted by GS-F
Would this include the 450h since it's the same engine?
The engine is somewhat similar but I think there are a few variations between them. You should check your mylexus to see but I don't think you may get one.


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