Recall 04V-295
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2004 Lexus LS430: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-295
- Reported
- June 25, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 14,259 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the pump housing.
The risk
This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case, may result in failure of the fuel pump.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump. Owners will be notified in july, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Lexus recall no. Ssc 4lb.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Lexus LS430 2004