Recall 03V189000: 2001–2003 Toyota Tacoma

Report received

May 19, 2003

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

123,360vehicles

Model years

2001–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Toyota Tacoma396 complaints
• 2002 Toyota Tacoma333 complaints
• 2003 Toyota Tacoma360 complaints