Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 78V-017 · 1972–1973 Toyota Celica
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 78V-017 covers 74,475 1972–1973 Toyota Celica for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
HEATER HOSES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION, RESULTING IN SHORTER SERVICE LIFE.
The fix
HEATER HOSES WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: HEATING; HEATER HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD HOSE FAILURE OCCUR, HOT WATER COULD BE SPRAYEDINTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO VEHICLEOCCUPANTS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1972 to August 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- HEATER H FAIL OCC. COMPT.NHTSA