| Make : TOYOTA | Model : 4 RUNNER | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021029 - 20030322 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V146000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030505 | Date Received by ODI: 20030414 | Date Added to Database: 20030423 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SSC 30C | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 29482 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER, LOCATED ON THE FUEL RAIL, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED, CAUSING A DIAPHRAGM IN THE PULSATION DAMPER TO BE DAMAGED. IF THE DIAPHRAGM FAILS, FUEL MAY LEAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IF A HEAT SOURCE OR AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSATION DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 5, 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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