Recall 03V-146: 2003 Toyota 4Runner

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Apr 14, 2003, covering about 29,482 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-146
Report date
Apr 14, 2003
Vehicles affected
29,482
Owners notified
May 5, 2003

The problem

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.

The risk

This could result in an engine compartment fire if a heat source or an ignition source is present.

The fix

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.

Notes

Toyota recall no. Ssc 30c.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V146000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Toyota 4Runner2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-146?

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.

How is recall 03V-146 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.