Vehicle recall 03V189000 · May 19, 2003
2001-2003 Toyota Tacoma
On certain pickup trucks, during side impact ncap test (i.e.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks, during side impact ncap test (i.e. Lincap test), a flange at the rear end of the double cab body deformed and interfered with the fuel inlet hose that connects the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank, resulting in damage to the fuel inlet hose.
- Consequence
- This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange. Owner notification began June 3, 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 30H.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
- 03V189000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2003
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SSC 30H
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 123,360
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Tacoma (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
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