Lexus GS 350, GS Hybrid, IS 350, IS 350C (2006-2014): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 18V432000 · Jun 26, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
114,998
vehicles affected
114,998
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V432000
- Date
- Jun 26, 2018
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 114,998
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery
- Model years
- 2006-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 23 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V432000?
4 models: Lexus GS 350 (2007-2011), Lexus GS Hybrid (2007-2011), Lexus IS 350 (2006-2013) and 1 more, about 114,998 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V432000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.