NHTSA Recall 10V285000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V285000; Date: Jun. 25, 2010
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Lexus HS
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 17,801
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 hs250h Lexus vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity. " when the vehicle was rotated following a crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the affected vehicles by installing a newly designed protector component for the fuel filler inlet pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on August 9, 2010. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Aug 9, 2010
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