Issue ID | 1478628 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11105287 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | LEXUS |
Model | RX 350 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 03/07/18 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Lug nuts on vehicle are 2 piece design with a decorative cap that extends over the physical lug nut. Over time, corrosion builds between the lug nut and decorative cap causing lug nut cap to swell. Eventually, the swelling is so severe that the factory lug wrench will no longer fit over the lug nut. This is a safety concern due to not being able to remove lug nuts in the event of a flat tire. Vehicle is equipped with 21mm lug nuts that swell to 21. 65-21. 89 or greater. This only occurs on north american-produced rx 350 vehicles. Japanese-production vehicles have a one-piece style lug nut that does not corrode like the two-piece style. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130730 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GREENSBORO, NC |
VIN pattern | 2T2BK1BA2DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 05/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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