NHTSA recall 03V-146 (03V146000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported April 14, 2003 - about 29,482 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V146000
Also written as: 03V-146
Manufacturer number: SSC 30C
Reported: April 14, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~29,482
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IF A HEAT SOURCE OR AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-146 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota 4RUNNER - 2003

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