Defect Description For Recall
Fuel Tank Could Develop Corrosion Due To A Mixture Of Road Salt And Water In The Luggage Compartment. The Corrosion Could Create A Small Hole In The Tank And Allow The Gasoline To Seep Into The Spare Tire Well.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
CORONA
Year
1969
Recall Campaign Number
78V002000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect All Suspect Fuel Tanks. If Corrosion Or Perforation Is Present, The Tank Will Be Repaired Or Replaced As Necessary. If No Rust Is Present, The Spare Tire Well Will Be Painted With Anti-Corrosion Paint.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19690201
End Of Manufacture
19711201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
131046
Date Owners Notified
19780327
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19781209