Toyota recalls 21,700 Camry, Lexus models on fire risk

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06-27-18, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JDR76

The other version of the 3.5 V6 used by Toyota during those years (2GR-FE) had a very different fuel injection system (no direct injection) so a fuel pump issue for the DI system would not have been applicable to that engine. I believe that's why we only see the recall for the IS and GS. It's all about the fuel delivery system specific to the version of the V6 used in those two models.

Agreed. Also the 3.5 is made in the US while the Lexus versions of the 3.5 are made in Japan. People are making the incorrect assumption that this is an engine design flaw vs a parts supplied defect or assemble error.

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