In September 2003, Toyota filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Fuel Injection System, covering the Crown, Crown Estate and 1 more model. The filing affects 18,890 vehicles manufactured between September 13, 1999 and January 15, 2000.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1109890 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 30, 2003 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Toyota |
| Component | Fuel Injection System |
| Production period | September 13, 1999 — January 15, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 18,890 units |
Filing in context
The Fuel Injection System is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 23 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 12 Toyota notifications from 2003 in this archive. For scale, 1,271 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 4 months.
Defect
The fuel pressure sensor mounted on the engine delivery pipe is insufficiently tightened at installation. Continued use allows engine vibration to further loosen the sensor. As a result, fuel may leak from the sensor mounting point.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the specified torque.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| GH-JZS175 | CROWN | JZS175-0001004 — JZS175-0018735 |
| GH-JZS175W | CROWN ESTATE | JZS175-0001024 — JZS175-0019434 |
| GH-JZS177 | CROWN MAJESTA | JZS177-0001005 — JZS177-0006859 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
エンジンのデリバリパイプに取付けている燃料圧力センサの締付けが不十分なため、そ のまま使用を続けるとエンジンの振動等により締付けがゆるむものがある。そのため、燃 料圧力センサ取付部から燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該センサを規定のトルクで締付ける。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000628
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Open recall detail →