Lemon Law News – Toyota Recalls Lexus Vehicles for Broken Fuel Pumps
Lemon Laws Protect Toyota Consumers
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing will recall nearly 10,000 Lexus vehicles after finding several with high pressure fuel pumps susceptible to damage.
Toyota sent a safety recall report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stating they will recall 9,905 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 Lexus LC500, 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles built between June 10, 2014 and Dec. 8, 2017.
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The affected vehicles were built containing engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. The pulsation dampers in one of these pumps can be damaged by fuel pressure resonance under specific conditions. This damage can cause abnormal noise and vibration and over time create fatigue cracks. Fuel can leak through those cracks, increasing fire risk.
Toyota first received fuel leak reports from dealers in May 2017. Engineers found a crack in the returned fuel pump cover. They also found a crack in the pump’s pulsation damper. Detailed observation found the cracks expanded from the inside and showed signs of fatigue failure.
From June 2017 until February 2018, Toyota continued their investigation into the fuel pump cracks. Engineers found certain engine speeds increased high pressure fuel resonance, causing additional wear on the fuel pump pulsation damper. Running temperatures, fuel volatility and a number of other circumstances can also adversely affect fuel pump wear and tear.
Toyota officials decided on Feb. 8, 2018 to initiate a recall.
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB. Lexus 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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