Toyota Ireland has announced the start of a new voluntary recall affecting certain Avensis and Lexus IS models.
The Toyota Avensis, with 2.0- and 2.4-litre petrol engines, made between July 2000 and September 2008 will receive a new fuel pipe and an inspection of the fuel pump check valve. In some markets it has been found that small cracks can appear in the pipe and that the check valve has been insufficiently tightened. In the worst case, this can lead to fuel leaks. A total of 253 examples of the Avensis registered in Ireland are potentially affected.
On top of that, 186 owners of the Lexus IS 250 will be contacted. This relates to versions built between August 2007 and February 2009. Due to possible insufficient tightening, the fuel pressure sensor could loosen and in very rare cases fuel could leak.
No other Toyota or Lexus models are affected by this recall.
David Shannon, Managing Director of Toyota Ireland said:
"We will be writing to customers in the immediate future to arrange for them to make an appointment with their local Dealer to have the repair procedure carried out at a time that is convenient and which ensures minimal disruption for the customer."
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