GS3543/45H, LC500/500H, LS500/500H, LS600H, RX350/450H, RX350L/450
GS3543/45H, LC500/500H, LS500/500H, LS600H, RX350/450H, RX350L/450 was recalled on 20 March 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00414/20. Injuries risk reported by Portugal. Due to a manufacturing defect, surface cracking may occur on the impeller of the low-pressure fuel pump.
| Alert Number | A12/00414/20 |
| Brand | Lexus |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | LS600H (UVF45, UVF46), RX350/450H (AGL20, AGL25, GGL25, GYL25), RX350L/450 (GGL26, GYL26), Model codes: GS3543/45H (GRL11, GRL15, GWL10), LC500/500H (GWZ100, URZ100), LS500/500H (GSF50, GVF50, GVF55, VXFA55),, Type-approval numbers:e6*2001/116*0106*09 and e6*2001/116*0106*10 (GS43/45H), e6*2007/3546*0195*00 (LC500/500H), e6*2007/46*0221*02 (LS500/500H),, e6*2001/116*0109*05 (LS600H), e6*2007/46*0163*04 (RX350/450H), e6*2007/46*0163*03 (RX350L/450). |
| Published | 20 March 2020 |
Risk Description
Due to a manufacturing defect, surface cracking may occur on the impeller of the low-pressure fuel pump. Consequently, the impeller may deform, causing the fuel pump to become inoperative and the engine to stall, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump, located in the fuel tank.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to GS3543/45H, LC500/500H, LS500/500H, LS600H, RX350/450H, RX350L/450.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.