Lexus has to recall 3,440 vehicles in Germany alone. 245,000 vehicles are affected worldwide.
The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is having the car manufacturer Lexus recall 3,440 vehicles in Germany. 245,000 vehicles are affected worldwide.
The problem: There could be a stress crack on the flange that connects the fuel tank to the breather tube. If this crack expands over time, fuel could leak out in a fire-threatening quantity.
These models are affected by the recall in Germany
(worldwide: 245,000 vehicles /in Germany: 3,440 vehicles)
The ventilation pipe of the fuel tank on the affected vehicles will be replaced. The KBA reference number is 012358, the manufacturer code of the recall campaign is 22SMD-114. ,
Conclusion
Lexus has to recall 3,440 vehicles in Germany alone. 245,000 vehicles are affected worldwide. Fuel could escape in a flammable quantity.
