Recall 09V020000: Fuel Rail Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Lexus/GS 2006-2007

Lexus/IS 2006-2008

Lexus/LS 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 16, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V020000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 214570

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling 214,570 M/Y 2006-2008 Lexus IS, M/Y 2006-2007 GS and M/Y 2007-2008 LS passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.

CONSEQUENCE:
Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners may contact Toyota/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.