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LEXUS SERVICE BULLETIN
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Model:
MODEL
MODEL
CODE
VIN
PRODUCTION RANGE
WMI
VDS
VIN RANGE
IS250 (GSE20), GS300 (GRS190), RX330
(MCU38)
Subject:
Safety Related Recall Campaign – 0516K
Brake Master Cylinder
Background
This Lexus Service Letter has been issued to advise Dealers that Lexus has initiated a Recall Campaign to replace the Brake
Master Cylinder Rear Cup Seal on a range of Lexus IS250, GS300 & RX330 vehicles produced from February, 2003
through to December, 2005.
Description of Problem
During vehicle assembly, Lexus brake fluid contains polymers that act as a lubricant for certain brake system components. If
replacement brake fluid used has insufficient polymers the brake master cylinder rear rubber seal may become dry and curl
during brake application. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could leak from the rear of the brake master cylinder
resulting in a low brake fluid level, and illumination of the brake warning light. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this
condition, the brake pedal feel could change, and eventually braking performance could begin to gradually degrade.
Involved Vehicles
A total of 8,201 Lexus vehicles produced within the VIN range and production period tabled below are involved in Australia.
st
31
IS250 GSE20 JTH BK262#
GS300 GRS190 JTH BH96S# 05000016 - 05035649
RX330 MCU38 JTJ HA31U# 00001045 - 00101881
02000014 - 02005703
05000071 - 05007477
August, 2005
through to
th
8
December, 2005
st
December, 2004
21
through to
th
6
December, 2005
th
February, 2003
10
through to
st
31
October, 2005
Notes:
1) Although the involved vehicles are within the above VIN ranges, not all vehicles in these VIN ranges were sold in the
Australian market.
2)(#) indicates additional check digit (alpha or numeric).
treet, Port Melbourne, Victoria.
Date: Jul 20
Section: CP
No: 01
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DD/MM/YY
0516K#
RECALL CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
If this recall campaign has already been completed on a vehicle, a recall campaign Identification Label specifying campaign
code ‘0516K’ will be affixed to the right-hand side ‘A’ pillar, as shown below.
REQUEST TO VEHICLE OWNERS
Please contact your nearest / preferred Lexus dealer to confirm if your vehicle is outstanding for this recall campaign.
Please have your vehicle VIN number available when contacting Lexus Dealers.
If vehicle is outstanding for this recall campaign, your Lexus Dealer will make an appointment to complete this recall campaign
on your vehicle.
WHERE CAN I FIND MY VIN?
VIN number location varies by model.
For information on how to find the VIN position specific to your vehicle, please search "vehicle identification number" in the
alphabetical index at the rear of your Owner's Manual.
treet, Port Melbourne, Victoria.
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