LEXUS RX350 2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | RX350 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-02-03 | 2021-02-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21LA01
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1081
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Lexus" is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
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.
