Takata airbag recall, 02'-05' SC430
05-19-15, 06:48 PM
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Takata airbag recall, 02'-05' SC430
Just a heads up for my fellow SC folks.
You can check if your car is part of this recall by entering your VIN at this site: http://www.toyota.com/recall
02'-04' is nationwide
05'-07' is regional
You can check if your car is part of this recall by entering your VIN at this site: http://www.toyota.com/recall
02'-04' is nationwide
05'-07' is regional
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05-20-15, 10:41 AM
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Takata airbag recall
Hey guys,
Just a heads up. I was trying to find out if the LS430 is included in the recall and I was told it was not at this time but the SC430 does have the issue. I was not given any year info. If you live in a hot humid climate I would get this looked at ASAP. Living in a humid climate apparently greatly increases the risk of the module exploding.
Just a heads up. I was trying to find out if the LS430 is included in the recall and I was told it was not at this time but the SC430 does have the issue. I was not given any year info. If you live in a hot humid climate I would get this looked at ASAP. Living in a humid climate apparently greatly increases the risk of the module exploding.
As far as we are aware the inflator module recall is only of the SC430 lexus vehicles at this time.
Colby Willis
Assistant Service Manager
LEXUS SOUTH ATLANTA
Colby Willis
Assistant Service Manager
LEXUS SOUTH ATLANTA
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05-20-15, 01:26 PM
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Per info on Fox News, I went to " a safer car.gov " and put in the VIN for my 2002 SC430 and found it is subject to the Takata air bag recall.
I called the nearest Lexus dealer about 2 hours ago, and was shocked to find that I could get an appointment tomorrow morning at 8:30. The service rep says it will take about an hour and a half for the fix.
Mike
PS I also have an LS430 ( 2002 ). The VIN for it indicates that it is not subject to this recall.
I called the nearest Lexus dealer about 2 hours ago, and was shocked to find that I could get an appointment tomorrow morning at 8:30. The service rep says it will take about an hour and a half for the fix.
Mike
PS I also have an LS430 ( 2002 ). The VIN for it indicates that it is not subject to this recall.
05-20-15, 01:42 PM
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Per info on Fox News, I went to " a safer car.gov " and put in the VIN for my 2002 SC430 and found it is subject to the Takata air bag recall.
I called the nearest Lexus dealer about 2 hours ago, and was shocked to find that I could get an appointment tomorrow morning at 8:30. The service rep says it will take about an hour and a half for the fix.
Mike
PS I also have an LS430 ( 2002 ). The VIN for it indicates that it is not subject to this recall.
I called the nearest Lexus dealer about 2 hours ago, and was shocked to find that I could get an appointment tomorrow morning at 8:30. The service rep says it will take about an hour and a half for the fix.
Mike
PS I also have an LS430 ( 2002 ). The VIN for it indicates that it is not subject to this recall.
Trust me...do what I say or you may be arguing with them after you drive off and the lights come on...
Also, really check the work, look under the dash, look behind the glove box. Ask them what they are going to do before you leave then check everything. Take pictures of the area they are going to touch and let them see you doing it.
I say all of this because there are threads on here about bad experiences with this recall.
Good luck and let us know!
05-20-15, 03:47 PM
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Very good info BGW! I am taking mine in the AM as well and was at least planning on snapping a pic of the dash area on my cell before turning it over to them. I have heard of dashes getting cracked etc...
Mike, let us know how it goes and make sure you look everything over very well before you accept the car. Before you turn the car in, make sure the service guy notes that you do not have any CEL illuminated. Also, when you pick up the car, try to be there when they drive the car around. Have them keep the engine running so you can verify no VSC off lights are on...
Trust me...do what I say or you may be arguing with them after you drive off and the lights come on...
Also, really check the work, look under the dash, look behind the glove box. Ask them what they are going to do before you leave then check everything. Take pictures of the area they are going to touch and let them see you doing it.
I say all of this because there are threads on here about bad experiences with this recall.
Good luck and let us know!
Trust me...do what I say or you may be arguing with them after you drive off and the lights come on...
Also, really check the work, look under the dash, look behind the glove box. Ask them what they are going to do before you leave then check everything. Take pictures of the area they are going to touch and let them see you doing it.
I say all of this because there are threads on here about bad experiences with this recall.
Good luck and let us know!
05-20-15, 06:05 PM
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Car and Drive report Lexus: 2002–2007 SC430
http://blog.caranddriver.com/massive...cted-vehicles/
http://www.toyota.com/recall
http://blog.caranddriver.com/massive...cted-vehicles/
http://www.toyota.com/recall
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05-20-15, 08:55 PM
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Thanks!
Car and Drive report Lexus: 2002–2007 SC430
http://blog.caranddriver.com/massive...cted-vehicles/
http://www.toyota.com/recall
http://blog.caranddriver.com/massive...cted-vehicles/
http://www.toyota.com/recall
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05-21-15, 12:00 AM
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excellent suggestion!
05-21-15, 11:48 AM
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Got a safety recall notice with my VIN from Lexus/Toyota sales USA in December but never made an effort to make an appointment. Lexus dealer is just a 5 minute walk from my workplace. 
05-21-15, 11:50 AM
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Had the recall work done today. No problem except "time spent". I was told this would take about 1 1/2 hours. Hah! More like 3 hours.
For those on this thread that said they will wait to get this done, FWIW the service rep at my local dealership said Lexus has been "on top of this" and started earlier than other mfg'ers (Honda, etc.) so they have already done a lot of these.
Also, I was told this air bag problem only applies to SC models. No other Lexus models are affected. Lucky Us!!!!
Mike
For those on this thread that said they will wait to get this done, FWIW the service rep at my local dealership said Lexus has been "on top of this" and started earlier than other mfg'ers (Honda, etc.) so they have already done a lot of these.
Also, I was told this air bag problem only applies to SC models. No other Lexus models are affected. Lucky Us!!!!
Mike
05-21-15, 01:28 PM
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Got mine done today. No issues. It did take about 4 hours, but they gave me a nice RX350 to drive around. I had to be in town anyway so it worked out great. No CEL's VSC's or cracked dash parts! All is well. 
05-22-15, 11:06 AM
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serial number and date. The News now says the 2005 sc430 is also affected but I have not gotten a recall notice .Did anyone with a 2005 get a recall notice
