Toyota Motor Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Toyota Motor Corporation in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 9, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

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.

NHTSA ID: 78V002000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 131,046

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 14, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

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".

NHTSA ID: 78V249000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 5,317

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL BRACKET, FROM THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL HOUSING TO THE FUEL INLET PIPE, TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 13, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL EMISSION CONTROL:VALVE

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.

NHTSA ID: 78V200000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 5,700

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 23, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HOSE

HEATER HOSES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION, RESULTING IN SHORTER SERVICE LIFE.

NHTSA ID: 78V017000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 74,475

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

HEATER HOSES WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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