Fuel Leak Recall
#16
Pole Position
Just read that Toyota will be sending out letters in the middle of December , which will give them enough time to develop a tool that dealers can use to remove the old gasket.
#18
The recall notice for this defect has been posted at the SaferCar.gov site. Check here: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/...tsa_ids=14V647
Affected VINs are identified in the "4 Associated Documents" links.
Affected VINs are identified in the "4 Associated Documents" links.
Last edited by jmcraney; 11-21-14 at 02:44 PM.
#19
Pole Position
Did I miss something? I looked at the 4 documents and did not see were I could plug in my VIN or any list of VIN's that are covered.
Dennis
Dennis
#20
If you prefer to "plug in" your VIN then go to: http://www.toyota.com/recall
#22
Lexus Fanatic
#23
Pole Position
JM
Thanks that is what I was looking for.
Dennis
Thanks that is what I was looking for.
Dennis
#24
Lead Lap
I have on occassion recently smelled fuel immediately after startup but can't see anything, so when i heard about this recall I am hoping its related so it can be addressed
#26
Lexus Fanatic
Get WHAT checked out? Is there recall information down there in the US? I have nothing yet. I thought they were still working on a recall procedure/tool, parts supply etc and that we were looking at the New Year before getting a notice.
#27
Lexus Test Driver
I'm not sure if i had already said it, but they said that they would need to do an inspection to see if replacement of the part(s) was required, so i should have said i'm getting the inspection done on Friday.
As i previously mentioned, the shop manager was aware that there was a recall as well, and they were in the middle of putting together letters to send to all of the Lexus owners who's vehicles were affected...
As i previously mentioned, the shop manager was aware that there was a recall as well, and they were in the middle of putting together letters to send to all of the Lexus owners who's vehicles were affected...
#28
From looking at the documents this recall it's small potato's and it probably costs Toyota pennies on the dollar to replace. It might be a blessing in disguise to get people into the dealership better then any incentive and good PR.
It seems like a simple gasket change on the fuel pressure sender where there is a highly improbable possibility in theory of galvanic erosion of the current gasket that can cause fuel to weep out. It's probably a 15minute fix at most and it will give the mechanics something to do while you shop for a new car. They would probably clear a space shuttle for launch if this were the case.
It seems like a simple gasket change on the fuel pressure sender where there is a highly improbable possibility in theory of galvanic erosion of the current gasket that can cause fuel to weep out. It's probably a 15minute fix at most and it will give the mechanics something to do while you shop for a new car. They would probably clear a space shuttle for launch if this were the case.
Last edited by Devh; 11-24-14 at 08:24 AM.
#30
I don't know if it's just serendipity but if this was an unethical marketing gimmick it would be the most clever way to get people into the dealership with no fault, foul or cost.