Vehicle recall 03V074000 · March 5, 2003
2002-2003 Toyota Celica
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank check valve, located in the fuel tank inlet pipe, may become separated from the inlet pipe and fall into the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank check valve, located in the fuel tank inlet pipe, may become separated from the inlet pipe and fall into the fuel tank. If the check valve falls into the tank, fuel may spill from the fuel inlet pipe when the fuel pump automatically shuts off during fueling.
- Consequence
- This condition may result a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the fuel tank check valve. Owner notification began April 4, 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 30B.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
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V074000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 2003
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SSC 30B
- Owner notification
- April 4, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,048
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Celica (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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