Toyota and Lexus recall 72,885 hybrid models, after discovering fault
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30 Jun 2016
Over 70,000 Toyota Prius, Auris and Lexus CT 200h models are being recalled in the UK, after the manufacturer discovered a fault that could result in petrol being leaked from the fuel tank.
In a statement the Group said: “The subject vehicles are equipped with an evaporative fuel emissions control unit (canister) mounted in the fuel tank.
“There is a possibility that cracks could develop in the coating of the emissions channel due to improper shaping of portions of the channel. As a result of this condition, the cracks could expand over time and, eventually, fuel may leak from these cracks when the vehicle has a full tank of petrol.”
Toyota has insisted that it hasn’t actually received any reports of accidents, injuries or fatalities connected to the issue, which affects Toyota Prius, Auris and Lexus CT200h models built between April 2006 and August 2015.
Owners of these vehicles can find out if their car could be vulnerable to the risk by inserting their registration number into Toyota’s website.
The fix will involve replacing the current canister with an improved version, free of charge.
The news comes as Toyota has issued a further recall, warning that 34,135 Toyota Prius and Lexus CT200h models in the UK may need to be returned to the dealer after a fault was discovered with the operation of its curtain airbags.
Toyota said: “The involved vehicles are equipped with curtain shield airbags in the driver and passenger side roof rails that have airbag inflators composed of two chambers welded together. Some inflators could have a small crack in the weld area joining the chambers, which could grow over time, and lead to the separation of the inflator chambers.
“This has been observed when the vehicle is parked and unoccupied for a period of time. If an inflator separates, the CSA could partially inflate, and, in limited circumstances, one or both sections of the inflator could enter the interior of the vehicle. If an occupant is present in the vehicle, there is an increased risk of injury.”
