Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 19V097000 · announced February 14, 2019 · filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 205 units affected

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

The risk

The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler pipe, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0I.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
• 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.