2006 Lexus GS300 Fuel system Problems

“While driving on a freeway at speed limit my vehicle started leaning to the left and pulling to the right without me turning the steering wheel or making any turns,which almost resulted in a vehicular accident. Shortly after my windshield wipers went off without me turning them on and my gas gauge which at the time read about 3/4 of a tank went down to about 1/8.”

“Car would not start after pulling into gas station. Towed to local mechanic. Electrical connector on top of fuel pump burned through plastic top of fuel pump. When connector unhooked from wire harness fuel leaked out of tank unto top of fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Photos attached.”

“Engine consumes excess oil before interval services. Engine consumed approximately 5 quarts of total engine oil at 3,000 miles after latest oil change. Engine oil capacity is 6.3 quarts with filter replacement. No leaks have been observed. No blue smoke to rule out engine oil burn indicators. Engine dip stick shows signs of oil reduction after oil change. Checked oil levels after 1,000 miles and again at 3,000 miles. After 3,000 miles, oil is below the recommended intervals to almost non-existent on dipstick. …”

“The contact owned a 2006 Lexus GS300. While driving 40 MPH, a smoke odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact slowed down the vehicle and noticed sparks on the ground. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and exited the vehicle without injuries. The vehicle burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent garage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline) after the failure occurred. …”

“The contact owns a 2006 Lexus GS300. The contact stated that she received three separate recall letters from the manufacturer for the electrical system, rear brake calipers, and the fuel delivery pipes. The dealer advised that it would take a week for the parts to arrive for the repairs. The contact was also informed that it would take an additional week for the actual repairs to be completed. She was concerned that the recall was initiated due to a defect and possible safety related issue; however, the dealer was not equipped with the necessary parts for the recall repair. …”