NHTSA recall 10V-285 (10V285000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported June 25, 2010 - about 17,801 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V285000
Also written as: 10V-285
Reported: June 25, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~17,801
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

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)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-285 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lexus HS - 2010

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