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VehicleJan 26, 2011244,779 affected

Lexus recall: Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V029000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 26, 2011
Owners notified
Mar 7, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
244,779
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 6, 2005 to Sep 27, 2007
Part
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

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 .

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