1978 Toyota Hi Lux Recalls
All 1978 Toyota Hi Lux recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
5,317
5,317
NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V249000
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: January 25th, 1979
Defect Summary:
INADEQUATE WELDS ON THE BED SIDE PANEL OF THE LONG BEDS, MAY ALLOW DISCONNECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER PIPE FROM THE FUEL TANK IN THE EVENT OF A REAR COLLISION. SUCH A DISCONNECTION COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL BRACKET, FROM THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL HOUSING TO THE FUEL INLET PIPE, TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD FUEL LEAKAGE OCCUR AND AN IGNITION SOURCE BEPRESENT, A FIRE COULD START, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJRY TOVEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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