NHTSA Recall 03V146000: Fuel system, gasoline
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29,482 vehicles. It affects 2003 Toyota 4Runner.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V146000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SSC 30C |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received | April 14, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This could result in an engine compartment fire if a heat source or an ignition source is present.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pulsation damper. Owner notification began may 5, 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 30c.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 03V146000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 2003 |
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.