NHTSA recall 09V020000
Engine and engine cooling
Lexus GS and 2 more
Reported Jan 16, 2009214,570 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 9LABuilt Jan 6, 2005 – Sep 27, 2007
The defect
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 remedy
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.