Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #03V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V189000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 123,360 affected units, TOYOTA/FUEL LEAKAGE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks, during side impact ncap test (i.e. Lincap test), a flange at the rear end of the double cab body deformed and interfered with the fuel inlet hose that connects the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank, resulting in damage to the fuel inlet hose.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange. owner notification began june 3, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V189000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2003-05-19T00:00:00
Subject: Toyota/fuel leakage
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 123,360

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SSC 30H
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain pickup trucks, during side impact ncap test (i.e. Lincap test), a flange at the rear end of the double cab body deformed and interfered with the fuel inlet hose that connects the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank, resulting in damage to the fuel inlet hose.
Consequence Summary: This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange. owner notification began june 3, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V189000
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Created At: 1742808662
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