Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Hs250H Lexus Vehicles For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, “Fuel System Integrity.” When The Vehicle Was Rotated Following A Crash Test As Required, The Amount Of Fuel Leakage Exceeded The Allowable Limits.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
HS
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V285000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Repair The Affected Vehicles By Installing A Newly Designed Protector Component For The Fuel Filler Inlet Pipe Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 9, 2010. Owners May Contact Lexus At 1-800-255-3987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090129
End Of Manufacture
20100624
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17801
Date Owners Notified
20100809
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20100625
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301