NHTSARecalled Dec 9, 1978 · #78V002000
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.