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Lexus GX460 2011–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin JLG_Region Lette · NHTSA communication 10164882 · issued Aug 8, 2019

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2011–2013
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

Region Letter: Specific information for Area support is provided below. Condition There is a possibility that moisture in the air may cause a filter in the vehicle emissions system to degrade. This degradation could cause damage to other parts of the vehicle emission system and illuminate the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). Dealer Notification The attached dealer letter will be sent to all Lexus dealers via e-mail on August 08, 2019.

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.