Service bulletin L-SB-0014-08_Rev
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10131836 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-04-02 |
| Manufacturer's number | L-SB-0014-08_Rev |
| Manufacturer's date | 2017-03-22 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
NHTSA's summary
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture. Use the following procedure to address this condition.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| LEXUS CT HYBRID | 2010 to 2017 |
|---|---|
| LEXUS ES | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| LEXUS ES HYBRID | 2012 to 2017 |
| LEXUS ES300 | 2006 |
| LEXUS ES350 | 2007 to 2017 |
| LEXUS GS | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| LEXUS GS 200T | 2015 to 2017 |
| LEXUS GS 350 | 2006 to 2017 |
| LEXUS GS F | 2015 to 2017 |
| LEXUS GS HYBRID | 2006 |
| LEXUS GS HYBRID | 2010 |
| LEXUS GS HYBRID | 2013 |
| LEXUS GS HYBRID | 2016 to 2017 |
| LEXUS GS300 | 2006 to 2009 |
| LEXUS GS430 | 2006 to 2009 |
| LEXUS GS450H | 2007 to 2009 |
| LEXUS GS450H | 2011 to 2012 |
| LEXUS GS450H | 2014 to 2015 |
| LEXUS GS460 | 2006 to 2017 |
| LEXUS GX | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| LEXUS GX460 | 2010 to 2017 |
| LEXUS GX470 | 2006 to 2009 |
| LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID | 2010 to 2017 |
| LEXUS IS | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| LEXUS IS 250 | 2006 to 2017 |
| LEXUS IS 250C | 2010 to 2017 |
| LEXUS IS 300 | 2006 to 2017 |
| LEXUS IS 350 | 2006 to 2017 |
| LEXUS IS 350C | 2010 to 2017 |
| LEXUS IS F | 2008 to 2017 |
| LEXUS IS200T | 2015 to 2017 |
| LEXUS LS | 2006, 2007 |
| LEXUS LS460 | 2007 to 2017 |
| LEXUS LS600H | 2008 to 2017 |
| LEXUS LX | 2006, 2007 |
| LEXUS LX | 2009, 2010 |
| LEXUS LX 570 | 2008 |
| LEXUS LX 570 | 2011 |
| LEXUS LX470 | 2006 to 2007 |
| LEXUS LX570 | 2008 to 2017 |
| LEXUS NX HYBRID | 2014 to 2017 |
| LEXUS NX200T | 2014 to 2017 |
| LEXUS RC 200T | 2014 to 2017 |
| LEXUS RC 300 | 2014 to 2017 |
| LEXUS RC 350 | 2014 to 2017 |
| LEXUS RC F | 2014 to 2017 |
| LEXUS RX | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| LEXUS RX 350 | 2013 |
| LEXUS RX 351 | 2014 |
| LEXUS RX HYBRID | 2006 to 2008 |
| LEXUS RX HYBRID | 2011 to 2017 |
| LEXUS RX350 | 2006 to 2017 |
| LEXUS RX450H | 2010 |
| LEXUS SC430 | 2006 to 2015 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 | 2025-04-08. Service bulletin. Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. |
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| L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 | 2024-09-07. Service bulletin. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 | 2024-08-08. Service bulletin. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| L-SB-0030-24 | 2024-07-23. Service bulletin. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| L-SB-0030-24 | 2024-07-23. Service bulletin. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| L-SB-0023-24 | 2024-07-06. Service bulletin. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. |
| L-SB-0024-24 | 2024-07-06. Service bulletin. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation and corrosive action also occur more rapidly on dark colored cars as direct sun heat increases. While Lexus paint quality, durability, and resistance to environmental factors is continuously being improved, it remains the responsibility of the dealer to protect and maintain the vehicle’s paint finish from the time of arrival at the dealership until retail delivery to the customer. In areas known for high frequency and/or concentration of acid rain, frequent vehicle washing during high heat or humidity periods will minimize the potential for paint damage caused by acid rain. It is further recommended that either reverse osmosis or deionized water be used to prevent water spotting. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. BO029-91. •The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. BO029-91 is obsolete |
| L-SB-0022-24 | 2024-07-06. Service bulletin. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface that resemble hard water spots. Unlike water spots however, acid rain damage cannot be removed by regular washing procedures. Also, because acid rain can etch and soften the paint, normal buffing or polishing repair procedures should not be attempted. This can cause further damage and result in visible depressions in the paint surface. The following are the three major categories of acid rain damage: •Minor damage: requires only buffing to repair. •Moderate damage: usually requires neutralizing, color sanding, and buffing. •Severe damage: extending beyond 1/2 mil of clearcoat on a pearl, metallic, or solid color, requires neutralization, sanding, and repainting. In cases where acid rain damage is minor, neutralization and buffing with a liquid-type paint finessing product may provide an adequate repair. Only specially formulated products outlined in this bulletin should be used for that purpose. Unfortunately, other than minor damage, there is no simple method of determining the actual extent (depth) of acid penetration other than color sanding a representative affected area until there is no visible etching or depressions, followed by measuring the amount of paint removed with either a magnetic or digital-type film thickness gauge. The procedures in this bulletin are intended for use by qualified body/paint technicians and should not be attempted by inexperienced personnel. While the quality and durability of paint on Lexus vehicles is continuously being improved, it remains the dealer’s responsibility to protect and maintain the quality of the vehicle’s paint finish after receipt at the dealership prior to the first sale. Perform frequent vehicle washing, as often as daily, during high heat and humidity periods to minimize the potential for paint damage due to acid rain exposure. This is especially important in geographical areas known for high frequency and concentration of acid rain and industrial fallout. |