TOYOTA CANADA ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO VOLUNTARILY RECALL CERTAIN 2006 - 2007 LEXUS GS 300/350, 2006 - 2009 IS 250 and 2006-2008 IS 350 VEHICLES TO INSPECT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR INSTALLATION

TORONTO, ON – January 26, 2011 – Toyota Canada Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 11,700 2006 through 2007 Lexus GS300/350, 2006 through early 2009 Lexus IS250, and 2006 through early 2008 Lexus IS350 vehicles sold in Canada to inspect the fuel pressure sensor installation.

 

 

Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to certain engine fuel delivery pipes, there is a possibility that the pressure sensor could loosen over time. If loosening occurs, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and delivery pipe and through the threaded portion of the sensor.

 

Lexus dealers will inspect the vehicle for fuel leakage and if no leakage is found, will tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the delivery pipe will be replaced and the sensor will be tightened with the proper torque. The inspection and possible gasket replacement will be conducted at no charge to the vehicle owner.

 

No other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles are involved in this recall.

 

Owners of the involved vehicles will receive notification of this recall by first class mail in February.

 

Customers who have any questions are asked to contact their local Lexus dealership, visit www.lexus.ca or contact Lexus in Canada at 1-800-265-3987.

 

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