TOYOTA LEXUS RX 400H ( 04/04/2006 – 02/12/2008) DEFECT: It is possible that due to variations in the build specification of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) which includes the Insluted-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT’s) the lead-based solder could be affected by abnormally higher operating temperatures. This could result in a degrading of the solder and eventually heat damage to the IGBT’s. If this occurs then warning lights on the instrument panel will illuminate. However if the driver fails to heed these warnings or the main power supply fuse blows then the vehicle could stop without warning.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the IPM unit with a upgraded unit.
| Recall Launch Date | 16/10/2013 |
| Recall No. | R/2013/104 |
| Models Affected | Lexus RX400h |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | JTJHW31U##2000101 |
| VIN end | JTJHW31U##2867596 |
| Build Start | 04/04/2006 |
| Build end | 02/12/2008 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 9649 |
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