NHTSA Recall 10V285000: Storage (fuel system)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,801 vehicles. It affects 2010 Lexus Hs.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V285000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | June 25, 2010 |
| Owner notification | August 9, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 hs250h lexus vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." when the vehicle was rotated following a crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the affected vehicles by installing a newly designed protector component for the fuel filler inlet pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V285000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus Hs | 2010 |
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.