{"id":166555,"date":"2023-09-20T17:04:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T21:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarvoice.com\/news\/?p=166555"},"modified":"2024-02-13T15:05:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T20:05:31","slug":"toyota-tundra-fuel-line-problems-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarvoice.com\/news\/toyota-tundra-fuel-line-problems-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Tundra Fuel Line Problems Lawsuit. Is Your Truck Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine hitting the road, and unbeknownst to you, your Tundra’s fuel line is silently dripping gasoline, courting danger with every mile. For owners of the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra, this isn’t just a hypothetical \u2013 it’s a startling reality. So what do owners need to know about the alleged Toyota Tundra fuel line problems?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recent class action lawsuit claims 2022-2023 Toyota Tundras have a concerning defect related to their fuel lines. Allegedly, these fuel lines rub against the brake lines, leading to fuel leakage. The release of fuel presents a danger when exposed to an ignition source. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one can imagine, this not only poses a significant fire hazard, with both gasoline vapor and liquid being highly flammable, but also a pressing environmental concern. The leaking gasoline means wasted fuel, translating to fewer miles per tank for consumers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering this defect has the potential of affecting an estimated 170,000 vehicles, the cumulative wastage could amount to millions of gallons of unused gasoline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lawsuit, Murphy v. Toyota Motor North America Inc.,<\/strong> has been filed that aims to bring relief for owners of the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra with defective fuel lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive into the concerns surrounding the Tundra’s “Fuel Line Defect” and what this potential fire hazard means for all 2022-2023 Tundra owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owners Allege Fuel Line Rubs Against Brake Line Causing Fuel Leakage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Class members allege that the MY2022 and MY2023 Toyota Tundras contain a fuel line defect that stems from improper internal routing, inadequate fastening, or complications with plastic fuel tube. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As NHTSA has reported<\/a>, 2022-2023 Tundra vehicles are equipped with a plastic fuel tube that is held in place by a clamp. It’s then routed near metallic brake lines at the top of the fuel tank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem here is that the clamp allows the fuel tube to move into contact with the brake line under certain driving conditions. Over time, driving and other induced vibrations may cause the fuel tube to rub against the brake line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For reference, all vehicles experience a range of vibrations. These include low-frequency road-induced motions (1-20 Hz) medium-frequency engine and drivetrain disturbances (20-200 Hz), to high-frequency aerodynamic and component-related vibrations (200 Hz and above). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result \u2013 the fuel tube wall begins to wear through resulting in a potential fuel leak. A few symptoms owners should keep an eye on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n