Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V020000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/06/2005 to 09/27/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 214570 | 01/16/2009 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/16/2009 | 01/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. as this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. 9lacustomers 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 00106 | 03/29/2006 | 00106 | 10019327 | Ilsac gf-4 engine oil standard. '06 lexus. *tt excluding hybrid vehicles. *tt recommendation. *tt | 03/06/2006 |