Recall 10V285000: Fuel System Integrity Non-Compliance

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Lexus/HS 2010

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 25, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V285000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 17000

SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 HS250h Lexus vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." When a vehicle is rotated on its longitudinal axis to each successive increment of 90 degrees following an impact crash test conducted under S6.2, fuel spillage shall not exceed the limits of S5.6. Following a rear impact crash test performed under S6.2(B), when the vehicle was rotated, the amount of fuel spillage exceeded the limits of S5.6.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Toyota has not provided a remedy for this campaign or has not determined when the safety recall is expected to begin. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.