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Lexus recalling 214,000 cars in U.S.

17 January 2009 2 Comments

Lexus is recalling 214,000 year IS, GS and LS models over faulty fuel delivery pipes.

On certain 2006 through 2008 model year GS300/350, IS250/350, and LS460/460L vehicles, Lexus has determined that some ethanol fuels with a low moisture content may corrode the internal surface of the fuel delivery pipes. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) in the combination meter may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole in the fuel delivery pipes resulting in fuel leakage.

Lexus dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipes with newly designed components. No other Lexus or Toyota vehicles are involved.

Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Safety Recall notification via first-class mail beginning in late January. Owners are requested to contact their local Lexus dealer for diagnosis and repair at no charge.

Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987.

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  • Ghidorah ⇒ 1-18-2009 at 3:54 pm said:

    ouch.

    I know most enthusiasts mark the 2006-ish area as the time Toyota decided to cut back on quality & this is just another checkmark in that belief.

  • lexusguy ⇒ 1-21-2009 at 9:20 am said:

    How do you figure this is a cutback on quality, there is no way a car company can test every fuel out there. At least Toyota is making it right, unlike American companies who would try and brush it under the carpet.