Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #78V249000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V249000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 5,317 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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 Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V249000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1978-11-14T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 5,317

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install a special bracket, from the right side wheel housing to the fuel inlet pipe, to ensure compliance with the safety standard.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-quhn-bm6s_ihbq

NHTSA ID: 78V249000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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