Lexus CT Hybrid 2007–2014 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin L-SB-0018-14 · NHTSA communication 10132808 · issued May 12, 2014
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Fuel System, Gasoline
component
2007–2014
model years
48
vehicle entries
Official 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.
Vehicles covered
- 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid
- 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid
- 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid
- 2014 Lexus CT Hybrid
- 2007 Lexus ES350
- 2008 Lexus ES350
- 2009 Lexus ES350
- 2010 Lexus ES350
- 2011 Lexus ES350
- 2012 Lexus ES350
- 2013 Lexus ES350
- 2014 Lexus ES350
- 2013 Lexus ES Hybrid
- 2014 Lexus ES Hybrid
- 2010 Lexus GX460
- 2011 Lexus GX460
- 2012 Lexus GX460
- 2013 Lexus GX460
- 2014 Lexus GX460
- 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
- 2011 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
- 2012 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
- 2012 Lexus Lfa
- 2007 Lexus LS460
- 2008 Lexus LS460
- 2009 Lexus LS460
- 2010 Lexus LS460
- 2011 Lexus LS460
- 2012 Lexus LS460
- 2013 Lexus LS460
- 2014 Lexus LS460
- 2008 Lexus LS600H
- 2009 Lexus LS600H
- 2010 Lexus LS600H
- 2011 Lexus LS600H
- 2012 Lexus LS600H
- 2013 Lexus LS600H
- 2014 Lexus LS600H
- 2010 Lexus RX350
- 2011 Lexus RX350
- 2012 Lexus RX350
- 2013 Lexus RX350
- 2014 Lexus RX350
- 2010 Lexus RX450H
- 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid
- 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid
- 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid
- 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.