1978 TOYOTA HI LUX Recall

Campaign:
78V249000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
11/30/1977 - 01/31/1978
Affected:
5,317
Defect:
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".
Correction:
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.

1978 TOYOTA HI LUX TSB

Bulletin:
Safety Recall an
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Update on technician certification requirements.

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