TOYOTA LEXUS RX300 ( 01/06/2004 – 31/03/2005) DEFECT: Due to a none conformance to specification the front crankshaft pulley inner and outer rubber mounted section may separate. If the separation occurs noise will become apparent the ignition warning lamp may illuminate and in the worst case the power steering drive belt may detach from the pulley which will result in the driver having to significantly increase their effort to steer the vehicle especially at low speed.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the crankshaft pulley.
| Recall Launch Date | 18/01/2012 |
| Recall No. | R/2011/150 |
| Models Affected | Lexus RX300 and Lexus RX400h (MZ Engine) |
| Manufacturer Ref | TBA |
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| Build Start | 01/06/2004 |
| Build end | 31/03/2005 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 4162 |
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