Defect Description For Recall
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”.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
HI LUX
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V249000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Install A Special Bracket, From The Right Side Wheel Housing To The Fuel Inlet Pipe, To Ensure Compliance With The Safety Standard.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19771201
End Of Manufacture
19780201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5317
Date Owners Notified
19790125
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19781114
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301