Recall
Lexus Is 350c — 18V432000
NHTSA ID
18V432000
Make
Lexus
Model
Is 350c
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2018-06-26
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Units Affected
114,998
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
JLF
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.