Toyota () Ch-r Hybrid: Fuel May Leak
Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 3,995 CH-R Hybrid vehicles in the United Kingdom because some fuel tanks may have been improperly manufactured with thinner walls than designed, which could allow fuel to leak. A fuel leak near an ignition source could potentially cause a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should have the fuel tank inspected and replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () CH-R HYBRID. Units affected: 3,995
- Reason
- There is a possibility that the wall thickness of the fuel tank may be thinner than specification due to improper tank moulding at the supplier. This may allow fuel to leak which could ignite if an ignition source is present.. Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect walls of tank and replace where necessary
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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