# Service bulletin L\-SB\-0018\-14\_Rev

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10131864
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-04\-02
- Manufacturer's number: L\-SB\-0018\-14\_Rev
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-03\-13
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 13, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015\-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip \(ARINIX® Tip\) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10131864-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10131864-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2017 LEXUS CT HYBRID
- 2013 to 2017 LEXUS ES HYBRID
- 2007 to 2017 LEXUS ES350
- 2010 to 2017 LEXUS GX460
- 2010 to 2012 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID
- 2012 LEXUS LFA
- 2007 to 2017 LEXUS LS460
- 2008 to 2016 LEXUS LS600H
- 2016 to 2017 LEXUS NX HYBRID
- 2016 to 2017 LEXUS NX200T
- 2011 to 2017 LEXUS RX HYBRID
- 2010 to 2017 LEXUS RX350
- 2010 LEXUS RX450H

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [Safety Recall 22](/bulletins/10214355.md), 2022-06-21, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign \- Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- [Lexus PRO19\-02 \-](/bulletins/10207945.md), 2022-02-14, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES; WHEELS. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing \& Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- [LTT016014](/bulletins/10205384.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. DCM Activation is not Applicable when Safety Connect/Lexus enform service has expired
- [LTT014113A](/bulletins/10205381.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Intermittent Audio from Podcasts on iPhones Running iOS 7.0
- [LTT014013A](/bulletins/10205380.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. How to play itunes radio using the vehicle's Audio System
- [LTT013913A](/bulletins/10205379.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; EQUIPMENT. Characteristics of Facetime Audio Calls using \- All 2012\-2014 My Models
- [LTT013413A](/bulletins/10205378.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; EQUIPMENT. When an iPhone is linked to the vehicle through Bluetooth, activation of the microphone on the iPhone will result in the vehicle display showing that an outgoing call is being made.
- [LTT013213A](/bulletins/10205377.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. XM Re\-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010\-2014 Models with Satellite Radio
- [LSB014811](/bulletins/10205356.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); EQUIPMENT. HOD Navigation Map Update Process
- [LSB010112](/bulletins/10205354.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. HDD Navigation Kprogrlam Setup

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