Recall 03V-074
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 to 2003 Toyota Celica: Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-074
- Reported
- March 5, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 15,048 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank check valve, located in the fuel tank inlet pipe, may become separated from the inlet pipe and fall into the fuel tank. If the check valve falls into the tank, fuel may spill from the fuel inlet pipe when the fuel pump automatically shuts off during fueling.
The risk
This condition may result a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the fuel tank check valve. Owner notification began april 4, 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota recall no. Ssc 30b.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Celica 2002 to 2003