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2007 Lexus IS Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Recall


NHTSA Recall #	86548
NHTSA Compaign #	11V029000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	LEXUS
Brand	LEXUS
Model	IS
Model Year	2007
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Date of notification	07/03/11
Begin date of manufacuring	23/08/05
End date of manufacturing	04/02/09
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	26/01/11
Report created	26/01/11
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	244779
Defect summary	Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 lexus is and model year 2006-2007 lexus gs vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe with nickel phosphorus plating, there is a possibility that, over time, the pressure sensor could loosen. If loosening occurs, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and the pipe and through the threaded portion of the sensor.
Consequence summary	Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the fuel deliver pipe will be replaced with a new one, and the sensor will be tightened with the proper torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall notes	Owners 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 .

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2007 Lexus IS Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Recall

2007 Lexus IS Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Recall

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