Toyota (Gb) Proace recall: Fuel may leak if vehicle rolls over
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The seal between the fuel cap and fuel tank filler neck may not be installed correctly. As a result there is a risk of fuel leakage during driving or in case of vehicle rollover. This is a non-compliance to regulation for rollover protection.
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove and re-install the seal or install a new seal in case one is missing.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The seal between the fuel cap and fuel tank filler neck may not be installed correctly. As a result there is a risk of fuel leakage during driving or in case of vehicle rollover. This is a non-compliance to regulation for rollover protection.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove and re-install the seal or install a new seal in case one is missing.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proace | 3 Mar 2016 | 20 Dec 2016 | 92 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 March 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.