Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V189000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/19/2000 to 02/27/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 123360 | 06/03/2003 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/19/2003 | 05/22/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no.ssc 30h.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 03094 | 05/16/2003 | 10001785 | Fuel inlet protector installation - voluntary special service campaign. *tt | 06/26/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 126000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. she took the vehicle into the dealer to inspect the frame, which she had observed was slightly rusted. the dealer stated that the vehicle was thoroughly rusted and would not allow her to drive the vehicle off of the lot. the entire frame was replaced under the manufacturer's warranty enhancement for frame rust perforation on model trucks in severe cold climate areas with high road salt use (nhtsa item number : 10027968: service bulletin number : tcs-08-018). after the repairs were made to the vehicle, she noticed black smoke coming from the exhaust, the vehicle was using more gas than before and she could literally watch the fuel gauge moving closer to empty as she proceeded. the vehicle would not idle properly and was exhibiting a bucking gesture as if it was not getting enough fuel. while inspecting the vehicle, a personal mechanic noticed that the 02 sensor was hanging from the vehicle and caused the vehicle to exhibit the failures. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they stated the sensor was in the same place as when she first brought the vehicle. no further repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were approximately 126,000. updated 4/30/10 *cn | |||
| 04/13/2009 | 48750 | ||
| Our daughter was driving our toyota pick-up when she smelled a gas oder. she immediatly pulled over and called her mother. her mother insisted that she come home immediatly. fortunately she was not far from home. upon her arrival at home dad went outside to see what was the problem. our neighbor came over and assisted in helping pin point the problem. there was not just a drip but a huge puddle of gas underneath the truck. we discovered a ruptured fuel hose coming from the gas tank. it appears that the plastic tab holding the hose in place chaffed a hole in it. i immediatly came inside and did some research on the internet and also called some local toyota dealerships. what i discovered was that toyota did have a recall on a hose on this vehicle but it was another hose in another location. at that point i ordered a toyota replacement gas hose from our local dealership. after waiting a week for a hose to be shipped, i picked up the part and installed it myself easily. the problem has been fixed and and no other problem since. i am a true toyota fan and presently own two. toyotas has been in our family for the past 30 years. i typically do not complain but, due to all of the publicity of toyota's safety problems i feel it necessary to report this. yes, it was an inconvenience, but my real concern is that this doesn't happen to anyone else. gas was squirting within an inch of a hot exhaust system and could have easily resulted in a fire or an explosion. thank you for hearing me out. | |||
| 05/16/2006 | 35 | 1 | 10/25/2001 |
| I was driving my 2001 toyota tacoma extended cab when another vehicle hit me behind the drivers door and my truck exploded in to flames. i could not get out of the vehicle from the drivers side and had to go through the flames in the cab to get out the passenger side. i suffered burns and was hospitalized in the burn unit. *jb | |||
| 05/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall letter no. 033189000: pick-up trucks, during side impact ncap test (i.e. lincap test), a flange at the rear end of the double cab body is 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. however, the dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct the recall. *la | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 2800 | 1 | |
| Consumer believes toyota owes him money for personal items destroyed in the tacoma. consumer states that he has written toyota and they have never answered he wants to get money for personal items destroyed in vehicle fire. **nar**kb the consumer stated he continues to receive recall notices about the vehicle that was destroyed in a fire. *jb | |||
| 06/03/2004 | 47000 | 1 | |
| Upon starting the truck and driving out the driveway, gasoline started spraying all over the hood,the engine compartment and the driveway. there is a high pressure injection hose that goes from the fuel filter to a fitting on the fire wall and back to the gas tank. the plastic clamp that holds this hose up,wore a hole in the hose. the part number for the hose assembly that broke is 2390675040. *nm | |||