TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V097000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-19 2019-02-14 2019-02-19

Production Dates: 2018-10-19 - 2018-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: K0I

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 205

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence

The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.