SAFETY (NONCOMPLIANCE) RECALL 21LA01 – Rear End Collision Potential Fire Risk – 2019 Lexus RX350 & 2021 RX350

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February 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V043000

Transport Hook May Damage Fuel Filler Pipe

During a rear-end crash, the transport hook can damage the fuel filler pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V043

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,081

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus RX350 and 2021 RX350 vehicles. The transport hook may not have been removed prior to sale. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”

 

Remedy

Lexus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, remove the rear transport hook, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus’ number for this recall is 21LA01.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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SAFETY (NONCOMPLIANCE) RECALL 21LA01

Certain 2019 and certain 2021 Model Year RX 350
Rear End Collision Potential Fire Risk

 

Model / Years Production Period Approximate Total Vehicles Approximate Stop Sale Dealer Inventory
2019 RX 350 Early January 2019 – Late May 2019 200 0
2021 RX 350 Early October 2020 – Early November 2020 900 142

 

On February 3, 2021 Lexus filed a Noncompliance Information Report (NCIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of our intent to conduct a voluntary Safety (Noncompliance) Recall on certain 2019 and certain 2021 model year RX 350 vehicles.

 

Condition

A hook, used during shipping, is attached to the left rear corner of these vehicles.  This hook is intended to be removed prior to sale but may not have been removed.  In certain rear end collisions, this hook may damage a part of the vehicle fuel system and can result in an increased risk of a fire.  Thus, these vehicles may not meet certain U.S. safety requirements.

 

Remedy

For all involved vehicles, any authorized Lexus dealer will inspect to confirm if the left rear transport hook is present and remove it if necessary, FREE OF CHARGE to customers.

 

Covered Vehicles

There are approximately 1,100 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall. There are no vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall that were distributed to Puerto Rico.

 

Owner Letter Mailing Date

Lexus will notify owners by early April 2021.

Lexus makes significant effort to obtain current customer name and address information from each state through industry resources when mailing owner letters. In the event your dealership receives a notice for a vehicle that was sold prior to the Safety Noncompliance Recall announcement, it is the dealership’s responsibility to forward the owner letter to the customer who purchased the vehicle.

Please note that only owners of the covered vehicles will be notified. If you are contacted by an owner who has not yet received a notification, please verify eligibility by confirming through TIS prior to performing repairs. Dealers should perform the repair as outlined in the Technical Instructions found on TIS.

 

Salvage Title Vehicles

Every attempt should be made to complete an open Safety Recall when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the Safety Recall dealer letter.

For complete details on this policy, refer to Lexus Warranty Policy 4.15, “What Is Not Covered by The Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty”.

 

Remedy Procedures

Refer to TIS for Technical Instructions on repair. Conduct all non-completed Safety Recalls and Service Campaigns on the vehicle during the time of appointment.

 


SAFETY (NONCOMPLIANCE) RECALL 21LA01

Certain 2019 and certain 2021 Model Year RX 350

Rear End Collision Potential Fire Risk

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Original Publication Date: February 3, 2021

 

Q1: What is the condition?

A hook, used during shipping, is attached to the left rear corner of these vehicles.  This hook is intended to be removed prior to sale but may not have been removed.  In certain rear end collisions, this hook may damage a part of the vehicle fuel system and can result in an increased risk of a fire.  Thus, these vehicles may not meet certain U.S. safety requirements.

 

Q2: What is Lexus going to do?

Any authorized Lexus dealer will inspect the vehicle to confirm if the left rear transport hook is present and remove it if necessary, FREE OF CHARGE.

 

Q3: Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall?

There are approximately 1,100 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall.

Model Name Model Year Production Period UIO
RX 350 2019 Early January 2019 – Late May 2019 200
RX 350 2021 Early October 2020 – Early November 2020 900

 

Q3a:Are there any other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall in the U.S.?

No, there are no other Lexus/Toyota/Scion vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall.

 

Q4: How long will the repair take?

The repair takes approximately 45 minutes. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

 

Q5: How does Lexus obtain my mailing information?

Lexus uses an industry provider who works with each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to receive registration or title information, based upon the DMV records. Please make sure your registration or title information is correct.

 

Q6: What if I have additional questions or concerns?

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Lexus Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-255-3987 – Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.

 


February 3, 2021

 

NONCOMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT

 

Vehicle Manufacturer Name:

Toyota Motor Corporation, [“TMC”]
1, Toyota-cho, Toyota-city,
Aichi, 471-8571, Japan

 

Affiliated U.S. Sales Company

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. [“TMNA”]
6565 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX 75024

 

Identification of Involved Vehicles:

Based on production records, we have determined the involved vehicle population to be the vehicles listed in the table below.

Make/Car Line Model Year Manufacturer Production Period
Lexus / RX350 2019 TMC January 8, 2019 through May 31, 2019
2021 TMC October 1, 2020 through November 6, 2020

 

Applicability Part Number Part Name Component Description
Lexus / RX350 51968-48050 Hook, Transport, RR LH Transport hook

 

Note:

(1) Although the involved vehicles are within the above production period range, not all vehicles in this range were sold in the U.S.

(2) Only vehicles in the above production range from the above manufacturer that were shipped to the U.S. using the involved transport hooks during marine transport that may not have been removed prior to sale are involved in this recall.  Other vehicles that used the involved transport hooks are compliant with applicable FMVSS with this hook attached and are therefore not included in this recall.

 

Total Number of Vehicles Involved:

Total: 1081

 

Percentage of Vehicles Estimated to Actually Contain the Noncompliance:

Approximately 95%.  Based on survey results of a non-representative sampling of vehicles in the field in the U.S., Toyota estimates that approximately 95% of the involved vehicles may not have had the involved transport hook removed prior to sale.  Whether the issue in each case will lead to an increased risk of fire depends on the specifics of any rear end collision and whether the collision causes an involved transport hook to damage the fuel filler pipe.

 

Description of Noncompliance:

The transport hook attached to the left rear corner of each of the subject vehicles is used during marine transport.  This hook on the subject vehicles is intended to be removed prior to sale but may not have been removed.  If a subject vehicle with this transport hook is involved in certain rear end collisions, the fuel filler pipe could become damaged resulting in an increased risk of a fire.  As a result, these vehicles may not meet certain requirements of FMVSS No. 301, paragraph S5.6(b).

 

Test Results and Other Information:

During a port audit, Toyota team members found that the left rear corner transport hooks on certain 2021 RX350 vehicles were not being removed.  Subsequent investigation identified that adherence to incorrect processing check sheets at ports and lack of adherence to receiving check sheets at dealer/distributor facilities may have led to these hooks not being removed.  Toyota identified that this issue may have affected certain 2021 RX350 vehicles distributed to the continental U.S. and Alaska, and certain 2019 RX350 vehicles distributed to Hawaii.  In parallel, Toyota confirmed the impact of the presence of this transport hook on vehicle performance in certain rear end collisions, finding that the hook could cause the fuel filler pipe to become damaged in certain rear end collisions for these vehicles.  Based on this information, on January 28, 2021, Toyota decided that the subject vehicles may not meet certain requirements in FMVSS No. 301, paragraph S5.6(b) and decided to perform a field action.

 

Description of Corrective Repair Action:

For all involved vehicles, dealers will inspect to confirm if the left rear transport hook is present and remove it if necessary, at no cost to customers.

 

Reimbursement Plan for pre-notification remedies

As the owner notification letters will be mailed well within the active period of the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty (“Warranty”), all involved vehicle owners for this recall would have been provided a repair at no cost under Toyota’s Warranty.

 

Recall Schedule:

Notifications to owners of the affected vehicles will occur by April 3, 2021.  A copy of the draft owner notification letter(s) will be submitted as soon as available.

 

Distributor/Dealer Notification Schedule:

Notification to distributors/dealers will be sent by February 3, 2021.  Copies of the dealer communications will be submitted as they are issued.

 

Manufacturer’s Campaign Number:

Remedy: 21LA01

 


February 12, 2021

 

AMENDED NON-COMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT (21V-043)

 

This amends Toyota’s Part 573 Report (21V-043) of February 3, 2021 concerning the transport hook issue on certain Lexus RX350 vehicles.

 

Based on NHTSA’s request, Toyota is adding date information to the “Tests Results and Other

Information” section.  In addition, Toyota identified a typographical error in the referenced provision of FMVSS in the Description of Noncompliance section, and has corrected it.

 

The Description of Non-compliance and Test Results and Other Information sections are revised with the following:

 

Description of Non-compliance:

The transport hook attached to the left rear corner of each of the subject vehicles is used during marine transport. This hook on the subject vehicles is intended to be removed prior to sale but may not have been removed. If a subject vehicle with this transport hook is involved in certain rear end collisions, the fuel filler pipe could become damaged resulting in an increased risk of a fire. As a result, these vehicles may not meet certain requirements of FMVSS No. 301, paragraph S5.6.

 

Test Results and Other Information:

During a port audit conducted in late November 2020, Toyota team members found that the left rear corner transport hooks on certain 2021 RX350 vehicles were not being removed. Subsequent investigation in the beginning of December identified that adherence to incorrect processing check sheets at ports and lack of adherence to receiving check sheets at dealer/distributor facilities may have led to these hooks not being removed. Toyota identified that this issue may have affected certain 2021 RX350 vehicles distributed to the continental U.S. and Alaska. In late January 2021, Toyota determined that it also may have affected certain 2019 RX350 vehicles distributed to Hawaii. In parallel, Toyota confirmed the impact of the presence of this transport hook on vehicle performance in certain rear end collisions, finding that the hook could cause the fuel filler pipe to become damaged in certain rear end collisions for these vehicles. Based on this information, on January 28, 2021, Toyota decided that the subject vehicles may not meet certain requirements in FMVSS No. 301, paragraph S5.6 and decided to perform a field action.

 



2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
LEXUS RX350 2019, 2021

 


11 Associated Documents

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V043-2539.PDF 215.771KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V043-7506.pdf 722.143KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Lexus Date: February 3, 2021 SAFETY (NONCOMPLIANCE) RECALL 21LA01 Certain 2019 and certain 2021 Model Year RX 350 Rear End Collision Potential Fire Risk

RCMN-21V043-9305.pdf 480.122KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V043-5123.pdf 645.211KB

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February 3, 2021 NONCOMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT

RMISC-21V043-7988.pdf 283.458KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V043-7401.pdf 3598.187KB

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February 12, 2021 AMENDED NON-COMPLIANCE INFORMATION REPORT (21V-043)

RMISC-21V043-6010.pdf 114.37KB

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Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V043-1131.PDF 215.806KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V043-6815.PDF 211.149KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V043-0514.PDF 211.248KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V043-9478.PDF 211.335KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V043&docType=RCL

 


 

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