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Official Fuel Line Recall thread (updated w/link to check your vehicle)

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Old 11-28-07, 12:55 PM
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Default Official Fuel Line Recall thread (updated w/link to check your vehicle)

Anyone hear about this??

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...-alert-34.html

Today, Lexus announced a recall on 2006-model-year GS 300 and IS 250/350 models. Approximately 34,000 cars are involved in the recall over two fuel pipes in high-stress areas that can crack over time. Only one case has been reported, with no accidents, the company says.

The recall involves both rear- and all-wheel-drive versions of the GS and IS. Owners will receive notifications in the mail in December and can visit their Lexus dealer to have newly designed fuel pipes installed at no charge.

Click here for instructions on how to check if your vehicle is affected.

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Old 11-28-07, 01:21 PM
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Hmmm... So its just a wait and see if you get something in the mail kinda thing??? You would think they could email you too.
Old 11-28-07, 01:23 PM
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how would they know your email? How do you register?
Old 11-28-07, 01:31 PM
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Sounds like it could be just for models made before 1/06.I have a 6/06 late build and hate leaving my car at the dealer.

"n Japan, a total of 215,020 cars, including Crown, Mark X and several Lexus models, built between December 2003 and December 2005 will also be called back for the fix."


http://www.marketwatch.com/news/stor...7572194F2CA%7D

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Old 11-28-07, 01:32 PM
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Hopefully the dealer will know what to do and how to install properly.
Old 11-28-07, 01:42 PM
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Not a huge deal to me... if i get a car din the mail, I'll take it in.
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I'm surprised they would take such action with only a single case.
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Thanks for the info...good to know...
Old 11-28-07, 02:20 PM
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Guess I'll be going in since mine was built early. Maybe this is why I got that check engine light & check vsc?
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I hate the word "RECALL"
Old 11-28-07, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by IS250SoCal
I hate the word "RECALL"
So does Toyota.
One of many recalls in the last year or so..
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Originally Posted by radicalrev
how would they know your email? How do you register?
I have it set up so my car payment comes out of my bank account monthly, to log in to your account you use your email. Pretty simple
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Originally Posted by Gernby
I'm surprised they would take such action with only a single case.
Me too....seems unusual.
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I guess recall is better than TSB in a way.... you don't have to try to make them fix the problem for you.

We'll see what happens.. I'm glad no issue yet since I drive so much...
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Default Recall Alert: 34,000 2006 Lexus GS, IS Sedans (Merged threads)

I found this on the Subaru forums but I didn't see this here. Does anyone know what vin ranges this affects?


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071128/...yota_recall_dc


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