New Recall: Possible Fuel Line Leak

From Toyota:

Toyota is conducting a safety recall in the U.S. involving certain 2022 and 2023 model year Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Approximately 168,000 vehicles in the U.S. are involved in this recall.

The subject vehicles are equipped with a plastic fuel tube which could move and rub against a brake line and develop a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of fire.

For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace the fuel tube with an improved part and additional clamps at no cost to customers. Toyota is currently preparing the remedy parts for this recall. As a temporary measure until the final remedy parts are available, the dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube at no cost to customers. Toyota will notify affected owners about this issue by early October 2023.
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I plugged my VIN in on this page and it doesn't show up as being included in the recall, but I'll be keeping an eye out for notification this fall.

 

My truck has been sitting on the dealer lot for two months waiting for "the fix"...

 

But Why?

 

Yes, I understand. However, had the truck caught on fire I would have been left vulnerable as far as my insurance company's ability to fight me on the claim since the recall was posted on the app. among other places. Furthermore, if it happened in my garage and the house caught on fire, there could have been a secondary fight with my homeowner's insurance. Yes, there's a good chance none of it would have happened but it just wasn't worth the risk.