Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #03V291000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V291000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 34,437 affected units, TOYOTA/FUEL TANK LEAKAGE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began august 1, 2003. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V291000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2003-08-12T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/fuel tank leakage

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 34,437

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 30K

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: If the fuel tank becomes damaged and fuel leakage occurs, a fire may result in the presence of an ignition source.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began august 1, 2003. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9sb6_ij29-c23z

NHTSA ID: 03V291000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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