Ikon Auto - Manufacturer Recall Data Copyright 2006 Ikon Auto en-us Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls 1440 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle.
Consequence: if the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger airbag.
Action: dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. this safety improvement campaign (ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987..
Manufactured between: 07/23/2003 and 09/02/2004
Recall Date: 12/15/2004
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle.
Consequence: if the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger airbag.
Action: dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. this safety improvement campaign (ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987..
Manufactured between: 07/23/2003 and 09/02/2004
Recall Date: 12/15/2004
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Consequence: over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 01/06/2005 and 09/27/2007
Recall Date: 01/16/2009
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Consequence: over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 01/06/2005 and 09/27/2007
Recall Date: 01/16/2009
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage from the fuel line(s).
Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2007. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 12/20/2004 and 10/31/2005
Recall Date: 11/28/2007
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. if the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may not be able to properly fasten the seat belt.
Consequence: an occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. the recall began on april 21, 2006. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 07/27/2005 and 01/17/2006
Recall Date: 04/13/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
Consequence: this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 02/18/2005 and 12/22/2005
Recall Date: 04/03/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 07/24/2006 and 07/25/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 07/14/2006 and 07/25/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 02/07/2006 and 07/08/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 02/07/2006 and 07/08/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 09/28/2007 and 07/28/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.
Consequence: the gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
Action: toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Manufactured between: 08/01/2008 and 05/04/2009
Recall Date: 06/25/2009
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 lexus gx460 passenger vehicles manufactured from november 16, 2009 through april 8, 2010. if the vehicle is driven through a sharp turn at high speed, the vehicle may skid in a sideways direction.
Consequence: under certain conditions the vehicle could roll over and a crash could occur.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle stability control free of charge. the safety recall began on may 18, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufactured between: 11/16/2009 and 04/08/2010
Recall Date: 04/20/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 hs250h lexus vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." when the vehicle was rotated following a crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.
Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the affected vehicles by installing a newly designed protector component for the fuel filler inlet pipe free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 01/29/2009 and 06/24/2010
Recall Date: 06/25/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota prius and lexus hs250h passenger vehicles. customers have experienced inconsistent brake feel after abs actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. stopping distances may be increased compared with a customer's expectation for a given pedal force.
Consequence: vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: dealers will rewrite the programming of the abs control unit free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2010, and is expected to be completed in late march 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 01/29/2009 and 02/08/2010
Recall Date: 02/09/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Consequence: over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/23/2005 and 09/25/2007
Recall Date: 01/16/2009
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Consequence: over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/23/2005 and 09/25/2007
Recall Date: 01/16/2009
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Consequence: over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/23/2005 and 09/25/2007
Recall Date: 01/16/2009
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage from the fuel line(s).
Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2007. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/23/2005 and 12/21/2005
Recall Date: 11/28/2007
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. if the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may not be able to properly fasten the seat belt.
Consequence: an occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. the recall began on april 21, 2006. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/23/2005 and 12/23/2005
Recall Date: 04/13/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
Consequence: this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 09/23/2005 and 12/23/2005
Recall Date: 04/03/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility that the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet.
Consequence: this condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. the recall began on december 27, 2005. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/30/2005 and 12/02/2005
Recall Date: 12/19/2005
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/26/2005 and 06/27/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/26/2005 and 06/27/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/26/2005 and 06/27/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Consequence: over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 05/09/2006 and 09/05/2007
Recall Date: 01/16/2009
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Consequence: over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 05/09/2006 and 09/05/2007
Recall Date: 01/16/2009
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
Consequence: this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 10/04/2003 and 12/02/2005
Recall Date: 04/03/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
Consequence: this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 10/04/2003 and 12/02/2005
Recall Date: 04/03/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
Consequence: this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 10/04/2005 and 12/02/2005
Recall Date: 04/03/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: 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.
Action: dealers will replace the transmission. owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 07/29/2003 and 01/14/2004
Recall Date: 07/01/2004
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: 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.
Action: 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.
Manufactured between: 07/29/2003 and 01/23/2004
Recall Date: 06/25/2004
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. a programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
Consequence: improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. this may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
Action: toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufactured between: 11/18/2009 and 05/13/2010
Recall Date: 05/21/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. a programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
Consequence: improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. this may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
Action: toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufactured between: 08/20/2009 and 09/28/2009
Recall Date: 05/21/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/10/2006 and 08/04/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/10/2006 and 08/04/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. a programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
Consequence: improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. this may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
Action: toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufactured between: 11/18/2009 and 05/13/2010
Recall Date: 05/21/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. a programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
Consequence: improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. this may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
Action: toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufactured between: 08/20/2009 and 09/28/2009
Recall Date: 05/21/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/23/2006 and 08/04/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 08/23/2006 and 08/04/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. a programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
Consequence: improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. this may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
Action: toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufactured between: 11/20/2009 and 05/13/2010
Recall Date: 05/21/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. a programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
Consequence: improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. this may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
Action: toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufactured between: 11/20/2009 and 05/13/2010
Recall Date: 05/21/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence: the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 04/04/2007 and 07/29/2008
Recall Date: 07/06/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.
Consequence: this condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. owner notification began june june 10, 2005. owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 12/23/1997 and 08/04/2004
Recall Date: 09/08/2004
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.
Consequence: this condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. owner notification began june june 10, 2005. owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 12/23/1997 and 08/04/2004
Recall Date: 09/08/2004
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. if both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.
Consequence: this condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 02/10/2003 and 05/24/2005
Recall Date: 07/13/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. if both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.
Consequence: this condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 02/10/2003 and 05/24/2005
Recall Date: 07/13/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the anchor bolt for the rear, left-hand side seat belt buckle directly behind the driver's seat does not have sufficient strength.
Consequence: the rear seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace free of charge the rear, left-hand side seat belt buckle anchor bolt with an improved one. the recall began on february 3, 2006. owners may contact lexus at 800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 09/19/2003 and 10/31/2003
Recall Date: 01/27/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: certain passenger vehicles may be equipped with an improperly designed brake light switch. a silicon oxide build-up occurs on the contacts inside the brake light switch, which can make it inoperable.
Consequence: if the switch is inoperable, the brake lights will not illuminate and can increase the risk of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the brake light switch. the recall began during december 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufactured between: 02/10/2003 and 09/03/2004
Recall Date: 11/22/2004
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. if both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.
Consequence: this condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Manufactured between: 03/21/2005 and 05/24/2005
Recall Date: 07/13/2006
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/lexus_recalls.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:24 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa