NHTSA Recall 04V295000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V295000; Date: Jun. 25, 2004
This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case, may result in failure of the fuel pump.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Lexus Ls 430
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14,259
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 1-800-255-3987.
Recall Notes:
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 (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 29, 2004
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