NHTSA recall 03V-291 (03V291000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 12, 2003 - about 34,437 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V291000
Also written as: 03V-291
Manufacturer number: 30K
Reported: August 12, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~34,437
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE FUEL TANK BECOMES DAMAGED AND FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS, A FIRE MAY RESULT IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2003. OWNERS 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-291 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Sienna - 2004

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