NHTSA Recall 03V291000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V291000; Date: Aug. 12, 2003
If the fuel tank becomes damaged and fuel leakage occurs, a fire may result in the presence of an ignition source.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Toyota Sienna
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 34,437
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began August 1, 2003. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
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 (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 18, 2003
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