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NHTSARecalled Dec 9, 1978 · #78V002000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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
UPCs

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.

View the official CPSC notice