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

Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe And Cap

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Date: February 3, 2021 SAFETY (NONCOMPLIANCE) RECALL 21LA01 Certain 2019 and certain 2021 Model Year RX 350 Rear End Collision Potential Fire Risk
• Recall Acknowledgement
• February 3, 2021 NONCOMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• February 12, 2021 AMENDED NON-COMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT (21V-043)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3

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