NHTSA Recall # | 180080 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 21V043000 |
MFG Compaign # | 21LA01 |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | LEXUS |
Brand | LEXUS |
Model | RX350 |
Model Year | 2021 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
Date of notification | 20/07/25 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/07/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/07/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/02/21 |
Report created | 03/02/21 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 301 |
Estimated number of affected units | 1081 |
Defect summary | 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." |
Consequence summary | During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 29, 2021. Owners may contact lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21la01. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |