Passenger cars - GS300, IS220d, IS250, RX300, RX330

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number1603/10
BrandLexus
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryIreland
Country of OriginJapan
Model NumberProduction periods affected:GS 17 Sep 2004 through 28 Feb 2006,IS 27 May 2005 through 20 Mar 2006,RX 10 Feb 2003 through 18 Feb 2006.
Published5 November 2010

Risk Description

If brake fluid is used that does not contain polymers, or contains only small amounts, part of a seal in the master brake cylinder could become dry and a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Passenger car

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