recall on 2003

sideshot · 05-06-2003, 04:40 PM

Nature of Defect:
2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall Number: 03V146000
Dates Manufactured: OCT 2002 to MAR 2003
Number of Vehicles Affected: 29482
Date Owners Notified On: N/A

Vehicle: 2003 Toyota 4Runner
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 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, A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL MAY LEAK.

Consequence of Defect:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IF IN THE PRESENCE OF A HEAT SOURCE OR AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSATION DAMPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 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 SHOU

I got the info from Edmunds.com

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Sucellus · 05-06-2003, 05:15 PM

Don't have a '03 but I alway like to see the recalls get posted. Especially the ones that address the possibility your car will catch fire! Man, I heard those 2003's were HOT but I had no idea....

By the way what's a "stratospheric mica"?

kronicx · 05-06-2003, 06:09 PM

Hmm, I wonder if this could be the thud I've been hearing? The dealer said it was the fuel injectors pulsating. Eh, anyways, off to the dealer I go. Thanks for the heads up!

BT17R · 05-06-2003, 06:14 PM

I believe this Special Service Campaign only applies to V-6 models.

kronicx · 05-06-2003, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BT17R
I believe this Special Service Campaign only applies to V-6 models.

You are correct. After going to the NHTSA website, this is what I found:

Quote:

NHTSA
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 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, FUEL MAY LEAK.

Guess my problem is still just the fuel injector pulsating.

Good Times · 05-06-2003, 07:05 PM

... repost.... but good to see it again

impulsebrklyn · 05-06-2003, 07:06 PM

i made a post about this a few weeks ago. its not official to you get something in the mail, most of the dealers have no idea about it.

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9188

Lefty · 05-07-2003, 06:19 AM

Sucellus,

"Stratospheric Mica" is dark blue to most of us. Kinda like Navy Blue.

Steve

05-06-2003, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sucellus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NM Posts: 99	Don't have a '03 but I alway like to see the recalls get posted. Especially the ones that address the possibility your car will catch fire! Man, I heard those 2003's were HOT but I had no idea.... By the way what's a "stratospheric mica"? __________________ '96 4Runner SR5 Sport 3.4L Manual w/Locker & 4.10 diffs: Michelin 275/70/R16 LTX's; Amsoil Air Filt; SS Brake Lines; NGK Iridium IX plugs; Addco Front sway bar, poly bushings, Lars disco's, Air Box Mod, etc. Last edited by Sucellus; 05-06-2003 at 05:19 PM.

05-06-2003, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
kronicx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 484	Re: recall on 2003 Hmm, I wonder if this could be the thud I've been hearing? The dealer said it was the fuel injectors pulsating. Eh, anyways, off to the dealer I go. Thanks for the heads up!

05-06-2003, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,673	I believe this Special Service Campaign only applies to V-6 models. __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T

05-06-2003, 07:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,693	... repost.... but good to see it again __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

05-06-2003, 07:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
impulsebrklyn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 496	i made a post about this a few weeks ago. its not official to you get something in the mail, most of the dealers have no idea about it. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9188 __________________ http://www.br00klyn.com/4runner/ 2003 Black Limited V6 4runner 20" American Racing Piranha's Eclipse CD8443 Audiobahn A4125HCQ for Adire Brahma 10" PG 500.2 for ID Chameleon PG 200.2 for Infinity Kappa 62.5i Tint all the way around

05-07-2003, 06:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lefty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 236	Sucellus, "Stratospheric Mica" is dark blue to most of us. Kinda like Navy Blue. Steve

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