Recall 07V-545
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2006 Lexus GS and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-545
- Reported
- November 28, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 34,343 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. Combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage from the fuel line(s).
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2007. Owners may contact lexus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Lexus recall no. 7lc.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]