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Lexus RX350 2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin L-SB-0052-16 · NHTSA communication 10111615 · issued Aug 17, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2017
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

TSB: As the D/C CUT fuse is removed, the steering angle sensor power source is cut OFF. When the D/C CUT fuse is reinstalled, the center position recognized by the steering angle sensor may NOT be the appropriate position. Therefore, it is necessary to calibrate the intelligent clearance sonar system after installing the D/C CUT fuse during PDS (Pre-Delivery Service) at the dealership.

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.