Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #03V074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V074000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 15,048 affected units, TOYOTA/FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V074000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2003-03-05T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/fuel tank check valve

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 15,048

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SSC 30B

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: This condition may result a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V074000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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