Lexus Lexus Is: Risk Of Fire
Lexus IS and GS Recall Summary Lexus is recalling 21,916 IS and GS vehicles in the United Kingdom because a fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, which could cause the seal to fail over time and allow fuel odor to escape. If fuel vapor contacts an ignition source, it could potentially cause a fire. Lexus will replace the seal and properly tighten the sensor on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- LEXUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS IS, LEXUS LEXUS GS. Units affected: 21,916
- Reason
- The fuel pressure sensor may not have correctly tightened during assembly. Over time this may affect the seal and allow fuel odour to escape. This could ignite in the presence of an ignition source. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace seal and tighten pressure sensor to specification.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-05-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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