NHTSA Recall 04V295000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,259 vehicles. It affects 2004 Lexus LS 430.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V295000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SSC 4LB |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | June 25, 2004 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the pump housing.
Safety risk
This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case, may result in failure of the fuel pump.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump. Owners will be notified in july, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
Lexus recall no. Ssc 4lb.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V295000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus LS 430 | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.