The National Consumer Commission (NCC) notifies consumers that Lexus South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd (Lexus) is recalling certain Lexus RC-F vehicles due to a fuel pump-related defect.

The recall affects 22 (twenty-two), and these vehicles were distributed in the South African market. The affected models are Lexus RZ-F 60C, Lexus RZ-F Track Edition 60L and Lexus RZ-F 60M. These vehicles were made available between 06 November 2014 and 29 December 2021 and were sold nationally.

According to Lexus, the affected vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank that supplies fuel to the fuel injection system using an impeller. When exposed to high fuel temperatures and high concentrations of aromatic fuel components during operation, the impeller material may swell sufficiently to interfere with surrounding components. This may potentially cause the fuel pump to become inoperative. An inoperative fuel pump under these conditions may result in illumination of the check engine and master warning indicators, the engine may not start, and, in some cases, the vehicle may stall. If a vehicle stalls while driving at higher speeds, there is an increased risk of an accident.

Consumers with affected vehicles are advised to take their vehicles to any approved Lexus dealership for a replacement of the fuel pump at no cost to the consumer.

Questions or enquiries about this recall may be directed to: ProductRecall@thencc.org.za.

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