NHTSA Recall 78V249000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V249000; Date: Nov. 14, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Toyota Hi Lux
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 5,317
Recall 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".
How to Fix:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 25, 1979
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