Lexus Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles
07-06-09, 11:44 AM
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It was in at 730 for the fuel-line recall and was ready for pickup by 1PM. Tank went in on vapors and was returned with a full tank.
07-15-09, 03:33 PM
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I'm a little suspicious about my trip to the dealer... I stopped by to make an appointmentfor the recalls and I was told that the parts were on backorder for 3 weeks. The rep left for a few mins, came back, and said that they had parts and could do the recalls.
I got a call the next day and they told me it was ready. Gas tank was not full....
why didnt they fill my gas if they performed the recall? or maybe they didnt?
I'm considering going to another dealer and asking them to check everything...
I got a call the next day and they told me it was ready. Gas tank was not full....
why didnt they fill my gas if they performed the recall? or maybe they didnt?
I'm considering going to another dealer and asking them to check everything...
07-15-09, 07:37 PM
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I'm a little suspicious about my trip to the dealer... I stopped by to make an appointmentfor the recalls and I was told that the parts were on backorder for 3 weeks. The rep left for a few mins, came back, and said that they had parts and could do the recalls.
I got a call the next day and they told me it was ready. Gas tank was not full....
why didnt they fill my gas if they performed the recall? or maybe they didnt?
I'm considering going to another dealer and asking them to check everything...
I got a call the next day and they told me it was ready. Gas tank was not full....
why didnt they fill my gas if they performed the recall? or maybe they didnt?
I'm considering going to another dealer and asking them to check everything...
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07-16-09, 09:52 PM
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My 06 needed the three recalls. Took them a day to perform all three recalls but i did get a 400h to mess as a loaner. never drove a hybrid before and i would rather stick with gas cars. the dealer told me my old rear calipers froze up so they replaced them and the pads for free. quick and friendly service, they also filled up my car even through i only used less than a quarter tank of gas i filled up the night before.
10-01-09, 05:34 PM
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10-01-09, 07:00 PM
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'06 and '07 IS models usually have all three campaigns, fuel rails, steering link, and brake dust boots. However it is based on the VIN break. Your dealer will be able to look it up if you don't want to on your own.
As for the TSIB's, as posted before they can't fix anything unless they can duplicate it in some fashion. Also your car has to fit within the designated VIN breaks of affected vehicles.
The startup rattle is a minor design issue with the cam actuators for the VVT-i. It's nothing major, doesn't affect operation or make the timing chain skip a tooth, which is why it is a TSIB, not a SSC. The repair involves taking out all 4 cams, so yes it is rather involved.
Also be aware that the brake complaint will require the rotors to be machined. Only get this done if the noise/dust is really bothering you. You'll be prematurely replacing the pads, and taking a good chunk of the rotors off with the machining process. This will mean that the very next brake job you actually need ... you guessed it, you gotta pay to replace the rotors.
So again, only if it's really bothering you.
As for the TSIB's, as posted before they can't fix anything unless they can duplicate it in some fashion. Also your car has to fit within the designated VIN breaks of affected vehicles.
The startup rattle is a minor design issue with the cam actuators for the VVT-i. It's nothing major, doesn't affect operation or make the timing chain skip a tooth, which is why it is a TSIB, not a SSC. The repair involves taking out all 4 cams, so yes it is rather involved.
Also be aware that the brake complaint will require the rotors to be machined. Only get this done if the noise/dust is really bothering you. You'll be prematurely replacing the pads, and taking a good chunk of the rotors off with the machining process. This will mean that the very next brake job you actually need ... you guessed it, you gotta pay to replace the rotors.
So again, only if it's really bothering you.
10-01-09, 08:29 PM
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Also be aware that the brake complaint will require the rotors to be machined. Only get this done if the noise/dust is really bothering you. You'll be prematurely replacing the pads, and taking a good chunk of the rotors off with the machining process. This will mean that the very next brake job you actually need ... you guessed it, you gotta pay to replace the rotors.
So again, only if it's really bothering you.
I got the TSIB pads and they didn't touch my rotors.
Why in the world would you machine perfectly good rotors just because you're swapping the pads?
10-02-09, 05:17 PM
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True, it is not always necessary to machine the rotors when replacing pads, but if the rotor has a significant lip on it, they will. Especially when replacing pads for the squeal complaint. The lip will touch the pad before the larger part of the rotor, temporarily decreasing braking performance, and while it is wearing down quite quickly to a optimum contact patch it will overheat the edges of the pad, drawing out the chemicals that keep the compound soft, drying out the pad, and eventually causing the same squeaking due to brake chatter...
So to do the job correctly, they will machine the rotors.
If it's addressed within the first 10,000 miles there shouldn't be a huge lip on the rotors and this won't be necessary.
So to do the job correctly, they will machine the rotors.
If it's addressed within the first 10,000 miles there shouldn't be a huge lip on the rotors and this won't be necessary.
10-03-09, 01:50 PM
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I brought my car in today for them to check out my brake dust issue and they replaced my rotors and brake pads.
My wheels were also chipping so I complained about that, and they are ordering me all 4 new wheels. I'm pretty happy to get new wheels because all of them were starting to chip real bad and a few has some curb marks on them too.
My wheels were also chipping so I complained about that, and they are ordering me all 4 new wheels. I'm pretty happy to get new wheels because all of them were starting to chip real bad and a few has some curb marks on them too.
02-11-11, 07:56 PM
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I had the steering rack replacement (9LC) done back in 2/09.
My steering is very stiff now and at high speed/in motion (50mph+), it's very hard for me to turn the steering wheel. I have to put in a good amount of effort to do so.
My basic warranty expired in Sep 2010. Does the TSIB extend the warranty on the replacement parts? Looks like I need to have my steering rack replaced.
My steering is very stiff now and at high speed/in motion (50mph+), it's very hard for me to turn the steering wheel. I have to put in a good amount of effort to do so.
My basic warranty expired in Sep 2010. Does the TSIB extend the warranty on the replacement parts? Looks like I need to have my steering rack replaced.
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