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Lexus CT Hybrid 2000–2025technical service bulletin

Bulletin L-SB-0021-24 · NHTSA communication 11003642 · issued Apr 19, 2024

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2000–2025
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film within 90 days from initial application. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-PG004-94. •The entire bulletin has been updated.

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.