joshik

just wanted to give some of you 03 4Rs heads up if you havent heard. i was just reading my petersons 4wheel mag and found the section on recalls:

" '03 Toyota 4Runner: On Certain SUVs with V-6 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, the fuel may leak. This could result in an engine compartment fire if a heat source or an ignition source is present. Dealers will replace the pulsation damper. "

-Peterson's 4Wheel & Off-Road; Nov 2003

be sure to check with your local dealer to see if you are one of the recall candidates!

i dont know if this has been posted or talked about yet. i did a search and didnt find nething

FirstToy

That is an old recall. The affected Toyota 4Runner vehicles were produced between October 2002, and March 2003. Look in your driver's door jam to check date. Also "As required by Federal Regulation, dealers are not to deliver any vehicle acquired in their inventory, which is involved in a safety recall, until the necessary repairs have been performed." So many early 4R's may have been fixed before they were sold.

from 4runner.org----

Please note: this only pertains to early build V6's

On April 9, 2003, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the fuel pulsation damper on approximately 29,500 4Runner V6 vehicles, with the intent to initiate a Special Service Campaign.

On certain early 2003 Model Year 4Runner V6 vehicles, the fuel pulsation damper, located on the fuel rail, may have been improperly assembled. If the pulsation damper fails, a small amount of fuel may leak onto the exhaust manifold. In the worst case, this may result in an engine compartment fire if a heat or ignition source is present.

As required by Federal Regulation, dealers are not to deliver any vehicle acquired in their inventory, which is involved in a safety recall, until the necessary repairs have been performed. A dealer package will be sent by Priority Mail on April 11, 2003. The dealer package will include technical instructions, parts ordering information and reimbursement procedures as well as the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of vehicles which our records indicate may still be in each dealer’s inventory.

Another Dealer Communication will be mailed in late April which will include owner name and address information in preparation for the owner notification. The owner notification will commence in early May, consistent with parts availability.

In the event you are contacted by a vehicle owner, who reports fuel leakage from the fuel pulsation damper, please continue to conduct the appropriate repairs to the vehicles. Owner notifications

2003 Model Year Toyota 4Runner Fuel Pulsation Damper Q&A

Q1: What is the condition?

A1: On certain early 2003 Model Year 4Runner V6 vehicles, the fuel pulsation damper, located on the fuel rail, may have been improperly assembled. If the pulsation damper fails, a small amount of fuel may leak. In the worst case, this may result in an engine compartment fire if a heat or ignition source is present.

Q2: What is the cause of this condition?

A2: During the assembly process, the two metal halves of the fuel pulsation damper assembly are crimped together. Due to an incorrect crimping procedure, the diaphragm inside the fuel pulsation damper may have been damaged.

Q3: Are there any warnings that this condition has occurred?

A3: No, there are no specific warnings for when this condition will occur.

Q4: Which and how many vehicles are involved?

A4: Only 2003 Model Year 4Runner V6 vehicles are involved. There are approximately 29,500 vehicles in the U.S.

Q5: What is the production period of the affected vehicles?

A5: The affected Toyota 4Runner vehicles were produced between October 2002, and March 2003.

Q6: Are there any other Toyota or Lexus vehicles involved?

A6: No, this condition only affects certain early 2003 Model Year 4Runner V6 vehicles.

Q7: How many incidents of this condition have been reported?

A7: There have been 17 reported cases of this condition in the affected 4Runner V6 vehicles.

Q8: Have there been any accidents reported?

A8: There have been no reported cases of accidents related to this condition.

Q9: What is Toyota going to do?

A9: Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a Special Service Campaign notification by first class mail. Toyota dealers will replace the fuel pulsation damper at NO COST to the vehicle owner.

Q10: How long will the repair take?

A10: The repair may take up to approximately thirty minutes. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

Q11: What should an owner do if they experience the condition?

A11: Owners are requested to contact their local Toyota dealer for diagnosis, and if necessary, repair.