2006-2014 Lexus GS 350, Lexus GS Hybrid and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 26, 2018. It covers about 114,998 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 114,998
- reported
- Jun 26, 2018
- owners notified
- Aug 23, 2018
- related complaints
- 26
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Recall number 18V432000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 18V432000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2014 Lexus GS 350, Lexus GS Hybrid and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 18V432000, reported on June 26, 2018, covers about 114,998 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V432000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
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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