NHTSA Recall 07V545000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V545000; Date: Nov. 28, 2007
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Lexus GS; 2006 Lexus IS
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 34,343
Recall Summary:
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).
How to 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 1-800-255-3987.
Recall Notes:
Lexus recall no. 7lc. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 2007
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