Lexus Lexus Is250: Brake Master Cylinder May Fail.
Recall Summary Lexus is recalling approximately 61,780 IS250, GS300, IS220d, and RX300 vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the brake master cylinder's rear seal can dry out and curl if incorrect brake fluid is used, potentially causing a brake fluid leak. When brake fluid levels drop, a warning light will appear on the dashboard. Lexus will replace the rear seal with an improved version in affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- LEXUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS IS250, LEXUS LEXUS GS300, LEXUS LEXUS IS220d, LEXUS LEXUS RX300. Units affected: 61,780
- Reason
- If the incorrect brake fluid is used in the brake system it is possible that the rear seal can become dry and curl in its recess due to the operation of the piston. This can result in a brake fluid leak which will when the fluid reaches a low level illuminate the brake fluid low warning light on the dash. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear seal with an improved one.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-11-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b8370bb6-b9dd-4adf-bee4-1de443641558