Gasket Leaks Prompt Lexus Recall
By Jim Donovan: Toyota is recalling about 423,000 older-model Lexus luxury cars in the U.S. because a gasket can leak fuel and possibly cause a fire.
The recall involves 2007 through 2010 Model Year LS; 2006 through 2011 Model Year GS; 2006 through 2011 Model Year IS; 2010 Model Year IS C; and 2008 through 2010 Model Year IS-F vehicles.
The company says in a statement that a fuel system gasket can become degraded and leak. No fires, crashes or injuries have been reported.
Owners of the vehicles involved will receive a notification by first class mail. Lexus dealers will repair the gasket seating surface of the fuel delivery pipe where the fuel pressure sensor is installed, replace the gasket with a new one, and re-install the fuel pressure sensor.
Detailed information is available to Lexus at www.toyota.com/recall and by calling Lexus Customer Service at 1-800-255-3987.