Recall 03V-291
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2004 Toyota Sienna: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-291
- Reported
- August 12, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 34,437 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, a part of the fuel tank may become damaged when crashed in the insurance institute for highway safety's (iihs) 40 MPH frontal offset crash test conditions, due to the severe impact forces generated.
The risk
If the fuel tank becomes damaged and fuel leakage occurs, a fire may result in the presence of an ignition source.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began august 1, 2003. Owners should contact toyota at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Toyota recall no. Ssc 30k.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 Sienna 2004