Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #21V043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V043000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2019 lexus rx350 and 2021 rx350 vehicles Includes 1,081 affected units, Transport Hook May Damage Fuel Filler Pipe, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019 lexus rx350 and 2021 rx350 vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (lexus) is recalling certain 2019 lexus rx350 and 2021 rx350 vehicles. the transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 301, "fuel system integrity."

Corrective Action

Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. the recall began april 1, 2021. owners may contact lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. lexus' number for this recall is 21la01.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V043000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2021-02-03T00:00:00

Subject: Transport hook may damage fuel filler pipe

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 1,081

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21LA01

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (lexus) is recalling certain 2019 lexus rx350 and 2021 rx350 vehicles. the transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 301, "fuel system integrity."

Consequence Summary: During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. the recall began april 1, 2021. owners may contact lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. lexus' number for this recall is 21la01.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.39

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