Lexus recall announced due to possible fuel leak, fire
Posted October 16, 2014 8:58 am.
This article is more than 5 years old.
Toyota has announced a recall for almost 19,000 Lexus cars in Canada and another 423,000 in the United States because of a possible fuel leak, which could cause a fire.
The recall, announced on Wednesday, includes the 2007-2010 LS, 2008-2010 LS Hybrid, 2006-2010 GS, 2007-2010 GS Hybrid, 2006-2010 IS, 2010 IS C, and 2008-2011 IS F.
The automaker said in a statement that the engine fuel gasket could degrade and leak, and the ignition could then spark a fire.
Toyota added it’s not aware of any fires, crashes or injuries as a result of the flaw.
Owners will get a notice by mail and can take their cars to a Lexus dealership to have the gasket replaced at no charge.
The recall is one of three announced on Wednesday affecting about 1.7 million vehicles worldwide, The Associated Press reports.
Click here for more information about the Canadian recall.
