LEXUS GS450H 2011: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Make : LEXUS | Model : GS450H | Year : 2011 |
Build Dates : 2005-09-26 - 2011-08-23 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V432000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-08-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-06-26 | Date Added to Database: 2018-06-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JLF | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 114998 | ||
Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
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Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |