Toyota (Gb) Prius, LEXUS CT2000H, Auris recall: Fuel may leak / risk of fire
- What's wrong
- The vehicles are equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control unit (canister) assembled to the fuel tank. There is a possibility that a crack could develop on the resin channel for the emission gas flow due to an improper shape of the channel edge at…
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.
What’s wrong
The vehicles are equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control unit (canister) assembled to the fuel tank. There is a possibility that a crack could develop on the resin channel for the emission gas flow due to an improper shape of the channel edge at that location. The crack could expand over time and eventually fuel may leak from the crack when the vehicle has a full tank. Fuel or fuel vapour in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a vehicle fire
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 10 Oct 2008 | 21 Feb 2015 | 72,891 |
| LEXUS CT2000H | 18 Aug 2010 | 5 Feb 2015 | 72,891 |
| Auris | 27 Apr 2006 | 29 Sep 2012 | 72,891 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 September 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.