Issue ID | 1131502 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10654931 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | LEXUS |
Model | RX |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 01/11/12 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The rear lift gate handle is melted and gooey. When i touch it to open the rear door, i get this gooey tar-like substance on my fingers. My dealer told me it requires a complete replacement of the door's electrical components to fix. Seems unusual that this is electrical, but if it is, then something is generating an unusual amount of heat to melt the rubber cover. My car is black, but it is stored in a garage... And the handle is covered and out of the sun. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | 2T2GK31U77CXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 18/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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