Lemon Law News – Leaking Fuel Pipes Cause Toyota Recall

Lemon Laws Protect Toyota Consumers

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing announced on Feb. 14, 2018 they will recall more than 11,000 recently built Camrys containing faulty fuel pipes.

The Plano, Texas-headquartered manufacturer notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) they will recall 11,807 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles built between June 22 and Nov. 29, 2017.

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The recalled vehicles contain V6 engines with two fuel delivery pipes connected to two fuel hoses in the engine compartment. During the manufacturing process some hoses were not properly connected to the pipes, resulting in fuel odors or leaks. Leaking fuel can, were it to contact an ignition source, increase fire risk.

Toyota first received reports of fuel odors in a recently sold 2018 Toyota Camry. The dealer’s technician found the fuel line connection between the fuel delivery pipe and the fuel supply hose detached, creating a fuel leak.

Toyota opened an investigation, reviewing fuel line installation at their assembly plant. They found no problems with the installation process and procedures, but did implement a sensor check between the fuel delivery pipes and the fuel supply hoses which checks for proper connection before moving to the next step in the assembly process.

The company then conducted a field survey, finding vehicles with fuel hose/pipe connectivity issues reached dealers. Toyota decided on Feb. 8, 2018 to initiate a safety recall.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes for the proper installation, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota’s number for this recall is J0G. Toyota owners can also visit the NHTSA’s website and enter their VIN to see if their vehicle is included in any recalls.

Your vehicle’s manufacturer is legally required to fix any recalled problems for free. If the dealership refuses to fix the part or tries to charge you for the repair, contact the manufacturer immediately. The Highway Safety Act of 1970, which created the NHTSA, requires car manufacturers to pay for the recall and replacement of a defective part.

If the manufacturer fails to repair, replace, repurchase, or provide your recalled vehicle’s loss value, they are violating the warranty and a lawyer may be able to assist you.

Lemon law attorneys help their clients by dealing directly with the manufacturer on the clients’ behalf, working to promptly resolve the issue and get their clients back on the road. Thanks to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, attorneys can seek their fees directly from the manufacturer, meaning a client can obtain legal counsel without having to pay attorneys’ fees directly out of pocket.

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