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.

 

Does anyone know where to find the affected serial numbers? MY 2010 doesn't seem to be recalled which seems odd....

 

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.

 

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

 

The affected VINs are identified in the document titled "Other Recall Related Documents - Defect Report." There is no place to "plug in" your VIN. The affected LS numbers are described as VINs in a range ****F75000112 – A5100296.

If you prefer to "plug in" your VIN then go to: http://www.toyota.com/recall

 

Road frog hmu

 

Indeed. I can't remember where I saw it, but it caught my eye because I had the issue and hoped the recall would be made.

 

JM

Thanks that is what I was looking for.

Dennis

 

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

 

i'm setting up an appointment to have this checked out on friday!

i'll update as to what happens!

 

???

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.

 

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...

 

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.

 

i agree with you there Devh, it sounds like a $1 part at most, and about $30 of labor max.

 

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.