Toyota Hi Lux 1978
Model Hi Lux made in 1978 by Toyota got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1978
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V249000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 12/01/1977 to 02/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 5317 | 01/25/1979 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/14/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 12/29/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| I learned by coincidence from a fellow toyota based motorhome that he had the rearend replaced with a heavier duty one through a program offered by toyota and the motorhome manufacturers. however, when i contacted rotter toyota in tumwater, wa, i was informed the program had expired and was offered the opportunity to purchase some parts that were removed from some of the replacements. i never received any notice of this 'recall' or i certainly would have taken advantage of it, because i have had several rear bearing failures prior to the recent frightening event of having the rear wheel come off. i am certainly thankful i was travelling at low speed when it occurred. i believe it would be unsafe to simply repair the vehicle to its original and toyota should extend their 'recall' and replace the rearend and wheels with units appropriate for the load of the motorhome. thanks for your attention. bill meeker. | |||