(SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the following information.

Make : TOYOTA Model : TACOMA Year : 2001

Make : TOYOTA Model : TACOMA Year : 2002

Make : TOYOTA Model : TACOMA Year : 2003

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V189000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 123360

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, DURING SIDE IMPACT TESTING, 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 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.

 

That's me. Thanks for the heads up on the recall. I'll call the dealer tomorrow.