NHTSA recall 21V-043 (21V043000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 3, 2021 - about 1,081 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V043000
- Also written as
- 21V-043
- Manufacturer number
- 21LA01
- Reported
- February 3, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,081
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Why it is dangerous
During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-043 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.