Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
GS
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
09V020000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050106
End Of Manufacture
20070927
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
214570
Date Owners Notified
20090116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20090116
Make Campaign Number
9LA