Recall 03V-189
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 to 2003 Toyota Tacoma: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-189
- Reported
- May 19, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 123,360 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota recall no.ssc 30h.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 Tacoma 2001 to 2003