NHTSA Recall 03V074000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V074000; Date: Mar. 5, 2003
This condition may result a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Toyota Celica; 2003 Toyota Celica
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 15,048
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
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 (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 4, 2003
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