Toyota Recalls Lexus Models Due to Fuel Leak

Some Lexus Modes May Have a Fuel Leak that Requires Repair

Pat Anthony
Toyota has announced another recall and this could involve cars that are in your area. According to a recent report, this will affect about 280,000 Lexus automobiles that are in North America.

People may recall the recent problems Toyota and other car manufacturers have had. For some the current recall by Toyota is a surprise, as consumers may have thought Toyota would have uncovered all issues previously.

This recall by Toyota is due to a sensor that serves to measure fuel pressure. Improperly installed in some Lexus cars, this can loosen. If it does loosen there is a possibility of a fuel leak.

Information included in a Christian Science Monitor article lists the following Toyota Lexus models are being part of the recall:

Lexus GS 300/350-2006 and 2007 models

Lexus IS250-2006 to the early 2009 models

Lexus IS350-2006 to the early 2008 models

Owners of any Lexus that is part of the recall will receive details by mail concerning their Toyota. At this time Toyota is in the process of acquiring parts needed to correct the current problem.

Drivers with one of the recalled Lexus automobiles may notice the smell of gasoline in their vehicles. Other than this odor there are no warnings that the Lexus being driven has this fuel leak that has become a recall issue.

While the repair of the recalled Lexus automobiles will not be labor intensive, the recall will be an inconvenience for those having to do without their vehicles. It is estimated that the inspection and repair could take several hours.

Sources:

Christian Science Monitor

Contra Costa Times

Published by Pat Anthony

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  • Sheryl Young2/8/2011

    For a change, they didn't recall MY model!!

  • Lori Gunn2/7/2011

    excellent work ♠ Thanks for the great information

  • Maryanne Murray2/5/2011

    Well written article about Toyota Recalls Lexus Models Due to Fuel Leak!

  • Langley Cornwell2/5/2011

    So many Toyota recalls recently! Toyota can't catch a break.

  • Lori Gunn1/27/2011

    Fantastic writing ♥

  • Lori Gunn1/27/2011

    great reporting ♥

  • Melissa Matters1/27/2011

    Thanks for this important information.

  • Roberta Baxter1/27/2011

    Before reading your great recall alert, I was not aware Lexus was a toyota vehicle. I always learn from you.

  • Laura Cone1/27/2011

    great info thanks Pat

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