Toyota recalls nearly 423K Lexuses for fuel leaks
By The Associated Press
Posted 9:00AM on Friday 21st November 2014 ( 9 years ago )
DETROIT (AP) -- Toyota is recalling nearly 423,000 Lexus luxury brand cars in the U.S. to fix fuel leaks that can cause fires.<br />
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The recalls affect the 2006 to 2011 GS, 2007 to 2010 LS and the 2006 to 2011 IS models.<br />
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Toyota says the cars' fuel lines have nickel phosphate plating to protect against corrosion. Some lines could have been built with particles coming in contact with a gasket. That can cause the sealing property to deteriorate and cause fuel leaks.<br />
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Toyota says it's not aware of any fires or injuries caused by the problem. The company found it after getting complaints of fuel odors.<br />
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Dealers will repair the gasket seating surface at no cost to owners.<br />
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Some of the Lexuses were recalled in 2009 to fix leaks in aluminum fuel pipes.
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