Lexus: equipment recalls

1. 10E002000Received 11 Feb 2010. 12,657 units.

   Suspension

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.

   Products named: Toyota Celica 1992; Lexus ES250 1991; Ride Control 142435; Chevrolet Prizm 2002; Chevrolet Prizm 2001; Chevrolet Prizm 2000; Geo Prizm 1996; Geo Prizm 1995; Geo Prizm 1994; Geo Prizm 1992; Toyota Celica 1990; Toyota Corolla 1996, and 40 more.

   Report filed by RIDE CONTROL, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2010.

2. 09E025000Received 11 May 2009. 42,540 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dope, INC. Is recalling 42,540 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, in the NHTSA record

   Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dope, INC. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, INC. At 1-626-272-1798.

   Products named: Chevrolet C10 1998; Ford Mustang 2002; Ford Mustang 2003; Chevrolet S10 2002; Chevrolet S10 2004; Chevrolet S10 1995; Chevrolet S10 1996; Chevrolet S10 1997; Chevrolet S10 2007; Chevrolet Cavalier 1996; Chevrolet Cavalier 1999; Ford F-150 1998, and 485 more.

   Report filed by DOPE, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 2009.

3. 09E012000Received 7 Apr 2009. 16,270 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997; Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995; Toyota Tacoma 2000; Chevrolet Caprice 1995; Chevrolet Caprice 1991; Chevrolet Cavalier 2001; Chevrolet Express 1999; GMC Savana 1998; Subaru Impreza 1995; Subaru Impreza 1996; Subaru Impreza 1998, and 611 more.

   Report filed by SABERSPORT. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 May 2009.

4. 08E020000Received 6 Mar 2008. 931 units.

   Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   The purpose of this standard is to reduce injuries resulting from impact to glazing surfaces.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Lexus RX300 2000; Lexus RX300 2001; Lexus RX300 2002; Polymer Dot 628 As-2 M540; Polymer Dot 430 As-2 M540; Lexus RX300 2003; Lexus RX300 1999.

   Report filed by POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2008.

5. 07E082000Received 26 Sep 2007. 55,000 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain all weather floor mats (awfm) specifically sold as an optional accessory for use on the 2007 and 2008 model year lexus es350 and toyota camry vehicles. The awfm includes two grommet holes and retaining hooks (clips) to secure the mat to the vehicle's carpet. If the awfm is not secured by itself or if it is placed on top of an existing carpeting floor mat, the mat could move forward during the vehicle usage and it may interfere with the accelerator pedal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position when returning to the idle position. If this condition occurs, it may increase the possibility of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners of all 2007 and 2008 lexus es350 and toyota camry vehicles about the recall even though not all of these owners will have purchased the all weather mats. If the owner had not purchased the mats, they are not affected by the recall. This letter will advise owners when replacement mats will be available or how to return the all weather floor mat set to obtain a refund. A second letter will be sent after mats are available requesting owners to return their mats to a lexus or toyota dealer for exchange of the driver's side mat. The first letter is expected to be sent during early october 2007 and the second in late november 2007. Owners can contact the lexus customer assistance center at 1-800-255-3987 or the toyota customer experience center at 1-888-270-9371.

   Products named: Toyota PT908-32070; Lexus ES350 2007; Toyota Camry 2008; Toyota Camry 2007; Toyota PT908-33070; Toyota PT908-33071; Lexus ES350 2008.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 7LB/ 70F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2007.

6. 06E056000Received 13 Jun 2006. 58,640 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Ford Mustang 2003; Ford Thunderbird 2002; Ford Focus 2003; Ford Focus 2004; Mercury Mountaineer 2000; Mercury Monterey 2005; Mercury Grand Marquis 1998; Mercury Grand Marquis 2002; Ford Five Hundred 2005; Ford F-250 SD 1999; Ford F-150 2000; Ford F-150 2001, and 106 more.

   Report filed by UFI FILTERS USA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2006.

7. 06E049000Received 24 May 2006. 27,176 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

   Products named: Acura Integra 1992; Chevrolet S10 1986; Chevrolet S10 1988; Chevrolet S10 1989; Chevrolet S10 1993; Lexus RX300 2000; GMC S15 1984; Lexus RX300 2001; Lexus RX300 2002; Ford F-250 1992; Nissan Pathfinder 1996; Nissan Pathfinder 1998, and 290 more.

   Report filed by CK MOTORSPORT, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 2006.

8. 06E026000Received 23 Mar 2006. 61,944 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

   Products named: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993; Ford Mustang 1997; Ford Mustang 1996; Ford Mustang 1995; Jeep Grand Cherokee 1995; Chevrolet Cavalier 1996; Chevrolet Cavalier 1999; Chevrolet Cavalier 2001; Ford Mustang 1994; Nissan Sentra 1996; Ford Explorer 2000; Ford Explorer 1999, and 537 more.

   Report filed by PRO-A MOTORS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Apr 2006.

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Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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Which Lexus products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 9 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: RX300

How many units does a Lexus equipment campaign have?

The median Lexus campaign has 42,540 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Lexus campaigns name most often?

Exterior Lighting, in 4 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.