Lexus Australia recalls more than 14,000 GS, IS and RC models
A fault in the design of certain Lexus fuel tank vent tubes could lead to a petrol leak and possible fire for 14,000 cars, the car-maker says.
Lexus Australia has recalled 14,301 examples of its GS, IS and RC models, due to a fault with the vehicle's fuel tank vent tubes.
According to Lexus, the affected vehicles were built up until 2018, with production beginning in 2012 for the GS, 2013 for the IS, and 2014 for the RC respectively.
The recall notice, uploaded to the Lexus Australia media website, says: "The involved vehicles are equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control unit (also referred to as fuel tank vent tube assembly) that is attached to the fuel tank by a flange.
"The fuel tank vent tube assembly prevents the fuel vapour that is created in the fuel tank from being released directly into the atmosphere.
"Due to the design of the flange, there is a possibility that a stress related crack could develop on the exterior surface of the flange. The crack could expand over time and, depending on the size of the crack, could eventually allow fuel to leak from the crack.
"Depending on the amount of fuel that escapes from the crack, and if it is in the presence of an ignition source, this could increase the risk of a vehicle fire."
Date of recall notice | 1 December 2022 |
Make | Lexus |
Model | GS, IS, RC |
Year | 2012-2018 (GS), 2013-2018 (IS), 2014-2018 (RC) |
Vehicles affected | 14,301 |
VIN list | Click here to download the list of affected VINs |
Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 14,301 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
Lexus Australia advises it will notify owners by SMS, email and/or mail to arrange a time to replace the fuel-evaporative emission control unit, free of charge.
Owners can contact their nearest Lexus dealer by clicking here, or contact the car-maker's customer assistance centre by calling 1800 023 009 on weekdays between 8am and 6pm AEDT.