Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The pulsation damper in your vehicle's fuel system helps control the flow of gasoline. Unfortunately, it might have been assembled incorrectly, which could damage a crucial part inside.
Risk if Unfixed
If the damaged part fails, fuel could leak, and if there's a spark nearby, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your authorized Toyota dealer will replace the faulty pulsation damper at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and if you have any issues, contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IF A HEAT SOURCE OR AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.
Original — Remedy
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.
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