Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Impeller Inside The Fuel Pump May Have Been Improperly Molded Due To A Manufacturing Error. Alcohol In Some Fuels May Deform The Impeller And Cause It To Come Into Contact With The Pump Housing.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
LS 430
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V295000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Increase The Rotational Resistance Of The Impeller And, In The Worst Case, May Result In Failure Of The Fuel Pump.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Pump. Owners Will Be Notified In July, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Lexus At 1-800-255-3987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030729
End Of Manufacture
20040123
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14259
Date Owners Notified
20040729
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20040625
Make Campaign Number
SSC 4LB