Anyone else get a call from the dealer on gas pedal recall?
04-13-10, 05:59 PM
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Anyone else get a call from the dealer on gas pedal recall?
Got a call today from my dealer that I need to take the car for a recall on the gas pedal assembly. He said they just received information this week that the IS-F will be part of the recall effecting other Lexus cars and trucks. He mentioned that they have to repin the pedal to fix a possible problem. I was wondering if anyone else has received this phone call?
04-13-10, 06:12 PM
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I actually received a letter from Lexus Canada informing me of a recall last month. However, when I called the dealership (my F is booked in for regular maintenance this weekend) and asked them to look after the recall, I was informed that the letter was just a pre-recall notice and that they had not received the necessary software.
The letter had talked about a "gas pedal reconfiguration" but the dealer stated its likely only going to be a software update for the drive by wire tech.
The letter had talked about a "gas pedal reconfiguration" but the dealer stated its likely only going to be a software update for the drive by wire tech.
04-13-10, 06:24 PM
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I actually received a letter from Lexus Canada informing me of a recall last month. However, when I called the dealership (my F is booked in for regular maintenance this weekend) and asked them to look after the recall, I was informed that the letter was just a pre-recall notice and that they had not received the necessary software.
The letter had talked about a "gas pedal reconfiguration" but the dealer stated its likely only going to be a software update for the drive by wire tech.
The letter had talked about a "gas pedal reconfiguration" but the dealer stated its likely only going to be a software update for the drive by wire tech.
04-13-10, 06:43 PM
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However, I don't see how it's possible to correct this issue without a software update. My understanding is that the software update corrects the drive by wire issue so that if the brake and gas pedal are pressed simultaneously it will stop the car.
Even if they replace the gas pedal pin they would still need to update the software, no?
04-13-10, 06:52 PM
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Now let me be clear, my dealership still doesn't know fully what the remedy is going to be...lol.
However, I don't see how it's possible to correct this issue without a software update. My understanding is that the software update corrects the drive by wire issue so that if the brake and gas pedal are pressed simultaneously it will stop the car.
Even if they replace the gas pedal pin they would still need to update the software, no?
However, I don't see how it's possible to correct this issue without a software update. My understanding is that the software update corrects the drive by wire issue so that if the brake and gas pedal are pressed simultaneously it will stop the car.
Even if they replace the gas pedal pin they would still need to update the software, no?
04-13-10, 08:15 PM
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Anyone of you want this abortion on your F
Not me
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ort-pedal.html
And the software update - Never In a Million Years!
Lou
Not mehttps://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ort-pedal.html
And the software update - Never In a Million Years!
Lou
04-13-10, 08:42 PM
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Before Recall: Gas Sport Pedal
After Recall: Gas Sport Pedal (from member "1pureis")
My F never sees the dealership... So im not woried....
The length seems the same. Just shaved the edges a bit...
BUT, I am not sure if there were any internal enhancements to how the pedal operates up above at the pivot point....
Joe Z
After Recall: Gas Sport Pedal (from member "1pureis")
My F never sees the dealership... So im not woried....
The length seems the same. Just shaved the edges a bit...
BUT, I am not sure if there were any internal enhancements to how the pedal operates up above at the pivot point....
Joe Z
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04-13-10, 08:46 PM
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^^Same here, Joe! I got both a a letter for the "precautionary/voluntary recall" as well as a message left by my Lexus dealership saying that it is highly recommended that I bring my F in for inspection. I would've considered it if they hadn't dont such a shoddy job when I took it there for my one (and only) visit for TPMS and the personalized settings.
04-13-10, 09:37 PM
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There's really not much difference. There is more distance between the pedal and the floor with the new pedal. Of course there is more clearance. Pedal operation feels the same. Most people wouldn't even notice the difference. It's a very subtle change.
04-14-10, 03:08 AM
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I actually received a letter from Lexus Canada informing me of a recall last month. However, when I called the dealership (my F is booked in for regular maintenance this weekend) and asked them to look after the recall, I was informed that the letter was just a pre-recall notice and that they had not received the necessary software.
The letter had talked about a "gas pedal reconfiguration" but the dealer stated its likely only going to be a software update for the drive by wire tech.
The letter had talked about a "gas pedal reconfiguration" but the dealer stated its likely only going to be a software update for the drive by wire tech.
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04-14-10, 06:35 AM
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Thanks for the information. I think I will pass on letting them touch the car. I will just get a copy of the recall and put it in my glovebox incase I get pulled over for speeding.
04-14-10, 06:38 AM
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I actually received a letter from Lexus Canada informing me of a recall last month. However, when I called the dealership (my F is booked in for regular maintenance this weekend) and asked them to look after the recall, I was informed that the letter was just a pre-recall notice and that they had not received the necessary software.
The letter had talked about a "gas pedal reconfiguration" but the dealer stated its likely only going to be a software update for the drive by wire tech.
The letter had talked about a "gas pedal reconfiguration" but the dealer stated its likely only going to be a software update for the drive by wire tech.