2006 Lexus GS and Lexus IS recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 28, 2007. It covers about 34,343 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 34,343
- reported
- Nov 28, 2007
- owners notified
- Dec 15, 2007
- related complaints
- 10
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 number 07V545000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 07V545000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Lexus GS and Lexus IS hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 07V545000, reported on November 28, 2007, covers about 34,343 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V545000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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