TOYOTA HI LUX 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V249000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | HI LUX | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-01-25 | 1978-11-14 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-12-01 - 1978-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5317
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
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".
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 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.
