Recall 07V545000: Fuel Line Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Lexus/GS 2006

Lexus/IS 2006

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V545000

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 28, 2007

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 34343

SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. Combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage from the fuel line(s).

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during December 2007. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.