Lexus Lexus RX300 recalls

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.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the crankshaft pulley.

4,162 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2004 to 31 Mar 2005

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.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear seal with an improved one.

15,445 vehicles · built 10 Feb 2003 to 22 Nov 2005

In the stop lamp switch of subject vehicles equipped with LED stop lamps there is the possibility that silicone oxide may be generated the surface of the contact point and in consequence the resistance of the contact could increase. In this circumstance current may not flow causing the stop lamp to become inoperative.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject switch replaced with a quality assured unit.

5,936 vehicles · built 10 Feb 2004 to 7 Apr 2004