Due to the improper design of the flange attaching the vent tube to the fuel tank, a stress-related crack could develop on the outer surface of the flange and expand over time. This could result in a fuel leak, leading to an increased fire risk.
The 2015 – 2018 Lexus RC vehicles are affected by this recall.
Lexus recall code: 22SMD-114
Affected models: GS F (URL10), GS200t / GS300 (ARL10), GS250 (GRL11), GS300h (AWL10), GS350 (GRL15 / GRL16), GS450h (GWL10), IS200t / IS300 (ASE30), IS250 (GSE30), IS300h (AVE30), RC F (USC10), RC200t / RC300 (ASC10), RC300h (AVC10), RC350 (GSC10); Model Year: 2011~2018.
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 71,000
Source: Rapex Alert 51/2022 A12/01862/22
