Issue ID | 275968 |
Internal NHTSA # | 878860 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 06/06/96 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Fuel tank developed a leak. Consumer could smell gas, and pressure forced almost all the gas out, it dripped onto exhaust heat shield, could have caused a fire. Had a new gas tank put in. In august 1999, new gas tank developed a leak, dripping on exhaust shield. *ak consumer states that in both instances, the gas tank showed bubbles in themetal hull and cracks developed at the most severe bubbles allowing fuel to leak out. *slc |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1NXAE09B9RZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/94 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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