Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1141520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | December 6, 2017 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Lexus |
| Component | Fuel Tank |
| Production period | November 21, 2016 — February 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 640 units |
Defect
On plastic fuel tanks, incorrect welding equipment settings cause the inlet pipe to be welded to the tank at an angle, leaving the joint partially under-fused. The joint may separate, causing fuel to leak during refueling or when the tank is full.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the fuel tank with a conforming unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| DAA-ZWA10 | ＣＴ２００ｈ | ZWA10-2293352 — ZWA10-2299306 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
樹脂製燃料タンクにおいて、溶着設備の条件設定が不適切なため、燃料タンクに対してインレットパイプが傾いた状態で溶着され、接合面が部分的に溶け込み不足となっているものがある。そのため、当該接合面がはがれて、給油時や満タン時に燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、燃料タンクを良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3004144