Toyota () Prius: Fuel May Leak / Risk Of Fire

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling approximately 218,673 Prius, Lexus CT200h, and Auris vehicles in the United Kingdom because a crack may develop in the fuel emission control canister over time, potentially allowing fuel to leak from a full tank. If fuel or fuel vapors come into contact with an ignition source, this could create a fire risk. Toyota will replace the fuel suction plate sub-assembly in affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () PRIUS, TOYOTA () LEXUS CT2000H, TOYOTA () AURIS. Units affected: 218,673

Reason

The vehicles are equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control unit (canister) assembled to the fuel tank. There is a possibility that a crack could develop on the resin channel for the emission gas flow due to an improper shape of the channel edge at that location. The crack could expand over time and eventually fuel may leak from the crack when the vehicle has a full tank. Fuel or fuel vapour in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a vehicle fire Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-09-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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