Lexus Ls 2002
Model Ls made in 2002 by Lexus got 10 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure, suspension and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E056000 | UFI FILTERS USA | E (Equipment) | 58640 | 08/04/2006 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 06/13/2006 | 06/23/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| LSB-0059-12 | 07/10/2012 | 10045639 | Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is | 09/12/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus ls400. the contact stated that the trunk lid was ajar when it unexpectedly failed and crashed down onto the contacts head. the contact sustained a loss of blood and severe swelling of the head. the contact did not inform the dealer or the manufacturer of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was 130,000 and the failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 lexus ls400. the contact stated that the trunk lid fell down onto a passenger's head. the contact sustained swelling of the head and loss of blood. the contact did not inform the dealer nor manufacturer. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the current mileages were 130,000 and the failure mileages were 120,000. bw | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 11/13/2007 | 37 | ||
| Lexus ls 430 2002 trunk strut failure. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 60000 | 1 | 01/16/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated unless the trunk was raised all the way, the trunk closed so fast resulting in hitting several family members in the head but no one was seriously injured. the contact tried to catch the trunk before it slammed shut which resulted in the contact's finger being pinned in the trunk. the contact had an x-ray performed and the results displayed ligament damage. the dealership was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/29/2007 | 77340 | 2 | 09/30/2002 |
| On 9/6/2007 i had a flat tire. i took it to the tire place, i bought a new tire that they installed. as i drove away i heard a clicking sound and i went back to the store. two studs were backed up a little and loosened the nuts. on 11/23/2007 i had to replace two tires. i tightened the studs. i drove several hundred miles and then on 11/29/2007 i was on the freeway and suddenly the car was shaking and hard to control. i reduced speed and pulled onto the shoulder. i called for a tow truck and towed the car to the lexus dealer. all the nuts were broken on the drivers side rear tire. when the tow truck delivered the car, there were three nuts on the ground from my car. the lexus dealer replaced nuts, springs, hub and bearing assembly, disc pad pin, disc cylinder assy. disc brake pad kit, flage bolt, park lever sub-assy. i have all parts that were replaced. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/29/2007 | 77340 | 2 | 09/30/2002 |
| On 9/6/2007 i had a flat tire. i took it to the tire place, i bought a new tire that they installed. as i drove away i heard a clicking sound and i went back to the store. two studs were backed up a little and loosened the nuts. on 11/23/2007 i had to replace two tires. i tightened the studs. i drove several hundred miles and then on 11/29/2007 i was on the freeway and suddenly the car was shaking and hard to control. i reduced speed and pulled onto the shoulder. i called for a tow truck and towed the car to the lexus dealer. all the nuts were broken on the drivers side rear tire. when the tow truck delivered the car, there were three nuts on the ground from my car. the lexus dealer replaced nuts, springs, hub and bearing assembly, disc pad pin, disc cylinder assy. disc brake pad kit, flage bolt, park lever sub-assy. i have all parts that were replaced. *tr | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 10/09/2007 | 72000 | 2 | 10/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lexus ls430. the contact stated that the tire made a squeaking noise after it was replaced. the noise was caused by loose bolts. the noise recurred two months ago and could possibly result from a manufacturer defect with the tire bolts and the wheel assembly. the vehicle would shake very violently while driving various speeds. the contact pulled over and noticed all of the bolts and nuts on the ground. he has paid $3,000 in repair costs. the failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 11/29/2007 | 77340 | 2 | 09/30/2002 |
| On 9/6/2007 i had a flat tire. i took it to the tire place, i bought a new tire that they installed. as i drove away i heard a clicking sound and i went back to the store. two studs were backed up a little and loosened the nuts. on 11/23/2007 i had to replace two tires. i tightened the studs. i drove several hundred miles and then on 11/29/2007 i was on the freeway and suddenly the car was shaking and hard to control. i reduced speed and pulled onto the shoulder. i called for a tow truck and towed the car to the lexus dealer. all the nuts were broken on the drivers side rear tire. when the tow truck delivered the car, there were three nuts on the ground from my car. the lexus dealer replaced nuts, springs, hub and bearing assembly, disc pad pin, disc cylinder assy. disc brake pad kit, flage bolt, park lever sub-assy. i have all parts that were replaced. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | GLENDALE | GLENDALE LEXUS |