Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 78V200000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-09-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V200000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
5,700
Reported to NHTSA
1978-09-13
Owners notified
1978-09-20

Defect description

UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL CAUSE THE VALVE SPRING SEAT TO DISLODGE AND THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE CARBURETOR WILL DECREASE. ENGINE HESITATION ON CONTINUOUS HIGH ROADS AND ENGINE STALLING ON INCLINED ROADS COULD OCCUR. DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; RELIEF VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE HESITATION AND STALLING POSE A TRAFFIC HAZARDAND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Toyota Corona1978
Toyota Corona Station Wagon1978

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.