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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V274000·Announced 2013-06-27

Amerivan Toyota Sienna Vans Recalled for Fuel Filler Neck Contact

Eldorado National is recalling 2011-2013 Amerivan Toyota Sienna vans because the fuel filler neck may contact the shock absorber, risking a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that the defect could result in a fire or explosion causing personal injury, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National-Kansas (ENK) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Amerivan Toyota Sienna vans manufactured between February 17, 2011, and June 25, 2013. The recall involves 82 vehicles where the fuel filler neck may contact the left rear shock absorber.

This contact could damage the fuel filler neck, allowing it to leak gasoline vapors. Such a leak could result in a fire or explosion, potentially causing personal injury.

ENK will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the shock absorbers and add a spacer free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2013. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas at 1-800-955-9086 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AMERIVAN TOYOTA SIENNA
Brand
AMERIVAN
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- Kansas
Category
Vehicle — Van
Hazard
Affected units
82

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TOYOTA SIENNA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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