This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Date Announced
MAY 19, 2003
Vehicles Affected
123,360
Toyota Recall #
SSC 30H
NHTSA Campaign #
03V189000
Summary
On certain pickup trucks, during side impact NCAP test (I.e. lincap test), 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.
Actions
Dealers will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange. Owner notification began June 3, 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.
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