Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 78V-249 · 1978 Toyota HI LUX
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 78V-249 covers 5,317 1978 Toyota HI LUX for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V249000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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".
The fix
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.
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 December 1, 1977 to February 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.