Service bulletin L-SB-0018-14
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 | 10132808 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-04-02 |
| Manufacturer's number | L-SB-0018-14 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2014-05-12 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
NHTSA's summary
TSB: 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
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Engine, Fuel system, Cooling system
| LEXUS CT HYBRID | 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|
| LEXUS ES HYBRID | 2013 to 2014 |
| LEXUS ES350 | 2007 to 2014 |
| LEXUS GX460 | 2010 to 2014 |
| LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID | 2010 to 2012 |
| LEXUS LFA | 2012 |
| LEXUS LS460 | 2007 to 2014 |
| LEXUS LS600H | 2008 to 2014 |
| LEXUS RX HYBRID | 2011 to 2014 |
| LEXUS RX350 | 2010 to 2014 |
| LEXUS RX450H | 2010 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| L-TT-0095-12 | 2018-04-02. Service bulletin. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved. |
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