Recall 21V043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Report Date

20210203

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety Consequence

During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 21LA01.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	LEXUS	RX350
2021	LEXUS	RX350

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.