NHTSA Recall 03V074000: Fuel system, gasoline
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,048 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Toyota Celica.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V074000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SSC 30B |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received | March 5, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V074000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.