Toyota () Avensis: Fuel May Leak
Toyota Avensis Fuel Leak Recall Toyota is recalling 93,834 Avensis vehicles because the high-pressure fuel supply pipe may have been manufactured with reduced wall thickness, which could crack and leak fuel under certain driving conditions. Additionally, the fuel pump check valve and gasket may loosen and leak over time. The remedy involves replacing the fuel pipe, fuel pump check valve, and gasket on all affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () AVENSIS. Units affected: 93,834
- Reason
- It is possible that during the manufacturing process the wall thickness of the high pressure supply pipe may have been reduced. If the driving conditions of the vehicle cause fuel pressure fluctuations this could cause cracking and result in a fuel leak. Also due to gasket fatigue and prolonged usage the high pressure fuel pump check valve may be come loose and leak. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the fuel pipe and fuel pump check valve plus gasket.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-02-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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