NHTSA Recall 11V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V029000; Date: Jan. 26, 2011
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Lexus GS; 2007 Lexus GS; 2006 Lexus IS; 2007 Lexus IS; 2008 Lexus IS; 2009 Lexus IS
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 244,779
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Lexus is and model year 2006-2007 Lexus GS vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe with nickel phosphorus plating, there is a possibility that, over time, the pressure sensor could loosen. If loosening occurs, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and the pipe and through the threaded portion of the sensor.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the fuel deliver pipe will be replaced with a new one, and the sensor will be tightened with the proper torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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: Mar 7, 2011
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