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Toyota to recall 17,000 Lexus HS 250h models

Again, it seems, Toyota is facing production issues with signals of another recall. This time with its luxury car arm, Lexus. The problem is associated to a fuel leak issue which came about during recent crash testing.


The procedures conducted were rear-end hits which were in close proximity to the fuel tank, causing a leak to occur. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the leak exceeded the maximum allowable in the rear-end crash test, and could pose a threat as a potential fire hazard in real world situations.

Toyota says it had no troubles during independent testing and is yet to identify a solution to the problem. The company now has plans to issue a recall for around 17,000 of the 2010-specific HS 250h models affected with the compliance issue. Toyota/Lexus has also halted all sales of the 2010 HS 250h until further notice.

Although the models aren't available in Australia, it's a shame to see Toyota still dealing with issues after settling over 10 million Prius and Corolla accelerator and brake pedal recalls.

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