NHTSA Recall 03V189000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V189000; Date: May. 19, 2003
This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Toyota Tacoma; 2002 Toyota Tacoma; 2003 Toyota Tacoma
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 123,360
Recall 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.
How to 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 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
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 (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 3, 2003
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