Recalls for your 1978 Toyota Hi Lux

Recalls for 1978 Toyota Hi Lux

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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


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.

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.