Lexus Is 250 2006
Model Is 250 made in 2006 by Lexus got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility/wiper. . Technical service bulletines regarding (pws), vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning visibility/wiper .
Model 2006
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/WIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V030000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | from 08/23/2005 to 10/05/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 267718 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/30/2013 | 01/30/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 lexus is250 and is350 vehicles manufactured august 23, 2005, through october 5, 2011; 2010-2012 lexus is250c and is350c vehicles manufactured april 10, 2009, through october 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 lexus is-f vehicles manufactured december 14, 2007, through july 10, 2011. the nuts that fasten the wiper arms may be insufficiently torqued such that if the wiper arms are restricted by an external load, such as a buildup of heavy snow, one or both of the wipers may become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Toyota will notify owners, and lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. the recall will begin in late february 2013. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PWS) | |||||
| CSP-ZLA | 04/27/2012 | 10046239 | Lexus: illumination of malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) may be exhibit, intermittently, under certain driving conditions, with rough idling, runs rough coming to stop or misfiring of engine after cold startup. models 2006 | 10/03/2012 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 lexus is250. the contact stated that the rearview mirror developed abnormal black stains, obstructing his visibility of the roadway. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but since the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they refused to provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. kmj | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 lexus is250. the contact stated that the rear view mirror had develop black stain obstructing his visibility. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but since the vehicle was no longer under warranty they refused to provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. pm | |||