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

NHTSA campaign 21V043000 · announced February 3, 2021 · filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,081 units affected

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

The risk

During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.

Notes

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

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Lexus Rx350
• 2021 Lexus Rx350

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