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Safety recall · 78V200000

Engine and engine cooling: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) Toyota recall

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 13, 1978. It covers about 5,700 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V200000
Reported
Sep 13, 1978
Vehicles
5,700
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

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.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel pressure relief valve without charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: fuel; relief valve.Consequences of defect: engine hesitation and stalling pose a traffic hazardand could lead to an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Toyota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V200000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1978 Toyota Corona01A
1978 Toyota Corona Station Wagon11-

Questions

Is the 78V200000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 78V200000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 78V200000 announced?

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported it to NHTSA on September 13, 1978. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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