REC-003814

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0 Toyota LEXUS

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

Recall date: 21 December 2017

Defect

The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin fuel tank that contains a resin fuel inlet pipe. There is the possibility that the resin weld between the fuel tank and the fuel inlet pipe may not be to specification.

Hazard

A portion of the resin weld between the fuel tank and the fuel inlet pipe could peel off, causing fuel leakage and fuel odour. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owner's will be contacted, inviting them to make an appointment with their preferred Lexus Dealer to have the fuel tank replaced free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003814