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NHTSA recall 78V002000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Toyota Corona and 1 more

Reported Dec 9, 1978131,046 vehicles affectedTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.Built Feb 1, 1969 – Dec 1, 1971

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Toyota Corona
1969197019711972
Toyota Mark II Coupe
1969197019711972

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tanks.consequences of defect: if an ignition source IS present, fuel leakage can leadto a vehicle fire, occupant injury and property damage.