Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
A part of the fuel tank in your vehicle might get damaged in a severe crash, which could happen in a certain type of testing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank is damaged and fuel leaks, it could catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the fuel tank for free. You should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule the repair, which started on August 1, 2003.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE FUEL TANK BECOMES DAMAGED AND FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS, A FIRE MAY RESULT IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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