Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1150490 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 10, 2021 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Lexus |
| Component | Fuel Tank |
| Production period | June 2020 — August 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 100 units |
Defect
On plastic fuel tanks, inadequate management of the welding equipment during manufacturing has produced improper welds at the joint between the fuel tank and the inlet pipe on some units. The joint may separate, allowing fuel to leak during refueling or when the tank is full.
Corrective action
Replace the fuel tank on all vehicles with a conforming part.
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 | ZWA10-2364419 — ZWA10-2365899 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
樹脂製燃料タンクにおいて、溶着設備の管理が不適切なため、燃料タンクとインレットパイプの接合面が溶着不良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=3005076