1978 TOYOTA CORONA RECALL - #78V200000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL : GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 TOYOTA CORONA |
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| Manufacturer |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1978 - 7/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/1978 |
| # Affected |
5,700 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
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Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
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