Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The breather hose on your sport utility vehicle's fuel tank is held in place by a clamp that attaches to the nozzle of the fuel vapor recovery valve. This clamp has a small tab that faces up.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is severely damaged in a high-speed crash, the clamp's tab could break, causing the nozzle to break off. This might lead to a fuel leak if the vehicle rolls over, which could be a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will simply need to rotate the clamp so the tab faces the correct direction to prevent damage. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A BREATHER HOSE THAT ATTACHES TO THE NOZZLE OF THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VALVE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE BREATHER HOSE IS ATTACHED WITH A CLAMP, WHOSE "TABS" FACE IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED UNDER THE NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TEST (I.E., 35 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER CRASH), THE CLAMP "TABS" CONTACTED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BODY DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO BREAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE WORST CASE, NOZZLE BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS-OVER AFTER A HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE SPECIFIED CLAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. 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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