NHTSA recall 07V-545 (07V545000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 28, 2007 - about 34,343 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 07V545000
- Also written as
- 07V-545
- Manufacturer number
- 7LC
- Reported
- November 28, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- ~34,343
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, HIGH STRESS AREAS MAY HAVE BEEN CREATED IN TWO SPECIFIC FUEL PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COMBINED WITH OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS THE PRESENCE OF CORROSIVE AGENTS IN FUEL, A CRACK MAY FORM OVER TIME LEADING TO FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE(S).
Why it is dangerous
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO INVOLVED FUEL LINES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-545 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.