Dangerous Fuel Leak Prompts Lexus Recall
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced yet another recall, this time for its Lexus hybrid HS250h sedan. Recent crash tests conducted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) uncovered a potentially dangerous defect. Specifically, investigators found that when 'rear-ended', the new model spilled too much fuel, posing a serious risk of fire. Toyota has suspended sales of the HS250h and intends to recall some 17,000 vehicles already sold to U.S. consumers. So far, there have been no reported injuries or deaths. This latest recall is yet another blow for the Japanese car maker. In April, Toyota announced a recall of the Lexus GS 460 SUV over stability concerns and the potential for the vehicle to rollover. Earlier in 2010, Toyota was forced to pay a $16 million dollar fine for failing to comply with government safety standards.
