Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #11V029000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V029000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 244,779 affected units, FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.