tranny recalls on new LS430
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04 LS430 Recall
i just read on another site that '04 LS's are being recalled to have the trans replaced? but i cant find anymore information than that. anybody hear anything?
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Doing a search on Google eventually lead to this:
Make: LEXUS
Model: LS 430
Year: 2004
Recall Number: 04V317000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS OPERATED QUICKLY, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY SEPARATE FROM A RETAINING COLLAR LOCATED IN THE INNER PART OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE PARKING LOCK MECHANISM.
Consequence:
THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE ROLL-AWAY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Notes:
TOYOTA (LEXUS) RECALL NO. 4LC. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
As well as this:
Make: LEXUS
Model: LS 430
Year: 2004
Recall Number: 04V295000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE IMPELLER INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR. ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS MAY DEFORM THE IMPELLER AND CAUSE IT TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PUMP HOUSING.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE OF THE IMPELLER AND, IN THE WORST CASE, MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN JULY, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Notes:
LEXUS RECALL NO. SSC 4LB. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...callsearch.cfm
Make: LEXUS
Model: LS 430
Year: 2004
Recall Number: 04V317000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS OPERATED QUICKLY, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY SEPARATE FROM A RETAINING COLLAR LOCATED IN THE INNER PART OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE PARKING LOCK MECHANISM.
Consequence:
THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE ROLL-AWAY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Notes:
TOYOTA (LEXUS) RECALL NO. 4LC. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
As well as this:
Make: LEXUS
Model: LS 430
Year: 2004
Recall Number: 04V295000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE IMPELLER INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR. ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS MAY DEFORM THE IMPELLER AND CAUSE IT TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PUMP HOUSING.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE OF THE IMPELLER AND, IN THE WORST CASE, MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN JULY, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Notes:
LEXUS RECALL NO. SSC 4LB. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...callsearch.cfm
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Contrast this with the Acura TL forums and their tranny's dropping like flies in wintertime. Acura just keeps dodging the issue. People have had their replacement trannys fail 12,000 after installation. Then again, it seems like Honda has a long history of problems manufacturing a reliable tranny. Nice to see Lexus step up take care of the problem ASAP.
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Lexus LS 430 Sedans Recalled
Posted 7/27/04 4:47 p.m. CDT
By Harry Stoffer
Automotive News
WASHINGTON — Thirteen thousand owners of 2004 Lexus LS 430 sedans are entitled to new transmissions, according to Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc.
Toyota said a part in the planetary gear assembly can break during acceleration and disable the parking gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the defect creates a risk of rollaway crashes.
That was one of two newly announced recalls for the top-of-the-line Lexus sedan, NHTSA records show. Lexus dealers also will replace fuel pumps in about 14,000 2004-model LS 430s.
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Recall Fuel Pump & Transmission
I took my 2004 LS 430 in for service at Lexus of Ann Arbor for 25K service and was informed of the recalls on the fuel pump and transmission.
Not a problem! Lexus will gladly replace the fuel pump and transmission!
Bummer about the recall; however, I love that a car company is proactive and I didn't have to haggle about reparing or replacing the recalled items.
I pick up my car tomorrow...if I have any problems, will post.
Not a problem! Lexus will gladly replace the fuel pump and transmission!
Bummer about the recall; however, I love that a car company is proactive and I didn't have to haggle about reparing or replacing the recalled items.
I pick up my car tomorrow...if I have any problems, will post.
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I got service today
I left may 04 LS430 in the shop today for the service. My car is about 5000 miles on it.
one shop can take 2 cars per day for this recall..
Since I know the owner of my dealer, I got this fixed today.
Car is in the shop for testing which will be tommorow. I hope it will be ok from now on..
by the way recall service takes about 4~5 hours and two tech will be working at the same time.
one shop can take 2 cars per day for this recall..
Since I know the owner of my dealer, I got this fixed today.
Car is in the shop for testing which will be tommorow. I hope it will be ok from now on..
by the way recall service takes about 4~5 hours and two tech will be working at the same time.
Last edited by newyorker; 07-29-04 at 10:55 AM.
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How do we know WHICH cars were recalled? ALL 2004s? I called my dealer today and they "just got the notice about this" and have NO CLUE which cars are affected or not. "If you get a letter, you are affected". Gee, thanks! I want to know DEFINITIVELY if my car is one of them or not. You'd think 13,000 cars would be the bulk (if not all) of the 2004s.
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Re: I got service today
You can call Lexus Customer Assistance, give them your VIN# and they can tell you if your car is included in the recall. I called yesterday and my 6/04 built car is not included.
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Originally posted by newyorker
I left may 04 LS430 in the shop today for the service. My car is about 5000 miles on it.
one shop can take 2 cars per day for this recall..
Since I know the owner of my dealer, I got this fixed today.
Car is in the shop for testing which will be tommorow. I hope it will be ok from now on..
by the way recall service takes about 4~5 hours and two tech will be working at the same time.
I left may 04 LS430 in the shop today for the service. My car is about 5000 miles on it.
one shop can take 2 cars per day for this recall..
Since I know the owner of my dealer, I got this fixed today.
Car is in the shop for testing which will be tommorow. I hope it will be ok from now on..
by the way recall service takes about 4~5 hours and two tech will be working at the same time.
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i called, mine is on the list.
the guy says to me. "do you know what the difference between a recall and a service campaign is?" I respond "yeah, you call it a service campaign so people dont think they're luxury car is being recalled" his response "yeah, pretty much" that cracked me up, at least he was honest
the guy says to me. "do you know what the difference between a recall and a service campaign is?" I respond "yeah, you call it a service campaign so people dont think they're luxury car is being recalled" his response "yeah, pretty much" that cracked me up, at least he was honest
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Here are some details from the Lexus campaign publications:
4LB Condition:
On certain 2004 Model Year LS 430 vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the fuel pump housing. This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case; the fuel pump could seize, which may result in engine stalling.
Production Period: July 2003 to January 2004
Model: LS 430
Year: 2004
VIN: VDS:BN36F Range: 0123773 - 0149014
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
4LC Condition:
On certain 2004 Model Year LS 430 vehicles, when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. In the worst case, this small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism, causing the parking lock system to be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is placed in the “P” (Park) position.
Production Period: July 2003 to January 2004
Model: LS 430
Year: 2004
VIN: VDS:BN36F Range: 0123381-0147396
4LB Condition:
On certain 2004 Model Year LS 430 vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the fuel pump housing. This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case; the fuel pump could seize, which may result in engine stalling.
Production Period: July 2003 to January 2004
Model: LS 430
Year: 2004
VIN: VDS:BN36F Range: 0123773 - 0149014
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
4LC Condition:
On certain 2004 Model Year LS 430 vehicles, when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. In the worst case, this small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism, causing the parking lock system to be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is placed in the “P” (Park) position.
Production Period: July 2003 to January 2004
Model: LS 430
Year: 2004
VIN: VDS:BN36F Range: 0123381-0147396
Last edited by clambros; 07-31-04 at 12:42 PM.