2006–2008 Lexus IS & 2006–2007 Lexus GS + 1 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Toyota IS recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus IS, my 2006-2007 GS and my 2007-2008 LS passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
💥 The risk
Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall IS expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V020000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 9LA
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 214,570
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-255-3987
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 16, 2009
- Built
- Jan 6, 2005 – Sep 27, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Toyota recall no. 9LACUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .