# 2001 LEXUS ES300 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `324927` · 2001-11-30 · Toyota Motor Corporation
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** LEXUS
- **Model:** ES300
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
## Narrative
TEN  MINUTES AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF A FIRE DEVELOPED IN  ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIRE INVESTIGATOR WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE  CAUSE OF PROBLEM.  HOWEVER, AN INSPECTOR FROM  INSURANCE COMPANY CONCLUDED FUEL LEAKED FROM A RUBBER HOSE COMING OFF  FUEL FILTER THAT LEAKED ONTO A HOT ENGINE WHICH IGNITED THE FUEL.  PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
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