Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #07V545000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V545000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 34,343 affected units, FUEL LINE LEAKAGE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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).

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V545000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2007-11-28T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel line leakage

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 34,343

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 7LC

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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).

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V545000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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