Toyota Corolla 1979
Model Corolla made in 1979 by Toyota got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V028000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 05/01/1977 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 79392 | 03/28/1980 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/18/1980 | 04/04/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The lock nut may not have been tightened enough on the steering gear box worm gear bearing and adjuster. consequently, the worm gear adjuster may become loose due to excessive pressure from hard repeated steering. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the steering gear box on the involved vehicles and, if necessary, secure the steering gear box worm gear bearing and adjuster to prevent steering instability. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering gear box lock nut.consequences of defect: this condition could result in free play of thesteering gear, possible loss of steering control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/02/1991 | 2 | ||
| Starter failed 6 times. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/30/1981 | |||
| Rusting of the gas tank and floor panel. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/30/1981 | |||
| Rusting of the gas tank and floor panel. tt | |||