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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E020000 | POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC | E (Equipment) | 931 | 04/18/2008 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/06/2008 | 03/07/2008 | 571 | 205 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Polymer process development is recalling 931 units of back glass, p/no. fb20415zpy, sold as replacement equipment for use on 1999-2004 lexus rx300 vehicles. the glass fails to conform to the automotive glazing material requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, glazing materials. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The purpose of this standard is to reduce injuries resulting from impact to glazing surfaces. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Polymer will notify owners and replace the affected glass free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact polymer toll-free at 800-510-9879. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to polymer aftermarket replacement back glass and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by toyota.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| BO00698 | 10/16/1998 | 602840 | Corrections have been made to the installation procedure of the back door glass. *yc | 01/14/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| AX00398 | 08/14/1998 | 602279 | Installation instructions on the mobile cellulr telephones. | 10/20/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| BO00598 | 09/18/1998 | 603843 | Subject on sunshade operation improvement. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| BO00798 | 10/23/1998 | 602839 | Production changes have been done to improve sliding resistance between the sunshade trim and sunshade. *yc | 01/14/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| NV01798 | 10/23/1998 | 602838 | Information on front side fixed window wind noise. *yc | 01/14/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 12/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have experienced several problems with my 1999 lexus rx300. i have notice via the internet that these are wide spread problems but no recalls have been occurring. these are the incidences that i have problems with: * debris can get into the idle air control valve that allows air into the engine causing the engine to have a low idle speed, or stall when it is cold. (this occurred in the past, perhaps 2004. lexus eventually replaced my engine in 2005.) * sludge can build up in the engine. i routinely have to have the sludge cleaned out to avoid engine problems. * the | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 05/31/2001 | |||
| While driving electrical system under the hood, had caught on fire. was able to pull over and stop. had no prior warning of problem. vehicle destroyed. insurance adjustor indicated problem was a fan motor. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| When rear windows are opened and vehicle is traveling over 30mph roof shakes and vibrates. also, the passenger's ears start to pop. dealer is aware and says it's normal. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 04/13/2010 | |||
| I have a popping in the steering column. i hope that the steering is not lost from this popping. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| With the sun roof opening while driving at approx. 35 mph, wind throbbing occurs within car, causing pain in ears. *ak | |||