2001-2003 Toyota Tacoma recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 19, 2003. It covers about 123,360 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 123,360
- reported
- May 19, 2003
- owners notified
- Jun 3, 2003
- related complaints
- 35
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- 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 number 03V189000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Tacoma 2001-2003 200120022003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 35 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 03V189000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Toyota Tacoma hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 03V189000, reported on May 19, 2003, covers about 123,360 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V189000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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