Lexus amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate.
The short version
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling. Here is what owners need to know.
THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.
IN SOME CASES, THE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PULLEY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND A SUDDEN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-539.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Lexus RX |
| 2004 | Toyota Avalon |
| 2004–2005 | Toyota Camry |
| 2004–2005 | Toyota Camry Solara |
| 2004–2006 | Toyota Highlander |
| 2004–2005 | Toyota Sienna |
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