2006-2009 Lexus GS and Lexus IS recall: delivery
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 26, 2011. It covers about 244,779 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 244,779
- reported
- Jan 26, 2011
- owners notified
- Mar 7, 2011
- related complaints
- 24
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 number 11V029000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 11V029000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2009 Lexus GS and Lexus IS delivery?
Yes. Recall 11V029000, reported on January 26, 2011, covers about 244,779 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V029000?
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.
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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