Nearly 10,000 Lexus Vehicles Recalled for Fire Risk
Lexus has issued a national recall for 9,900 vehicles after determining the vehicles are at an increased risk of catching fire.
Details of the Lexus Fire Recall
According to Consumer Reports, the vehicles are equipped with faulty fuel pumps that can become damaged of time. The damage can lead to a fuel leak and increase the risk of fire.
Lexus dealers will replace the fuel pumps in affected vehicles with improved ones. Repairs will be made at no cost to customers.
Affected owners will be notified via first class mail beginning in April.
Models Included in the Lexus Fuel Pump Recall
The recall affects certain vehicles from the following model years:
- 2015-2018 Lexus RC F
- 2016-2018 Lexus GS F
- 2018 Lexus LC 500
Contact an Experienced Vehicle Recall Attorney
Drivers have enough to worry about while traversing the roadways on a daily basis. When a person gets behind the wheel of a car, there is a reasonable expectation that the car is going to perform in a matter that would not put the operator’s life in jeopardy. Unfortunately there are hundreds of vehicle recalls each year due to manufacturer defects, from the tires to the ignition switches, that can cause catastrophic injuries and in some cases death. If you or a loved one have been injured due to a defective part in a vehicle, contact Thomas J. Henry.
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