Issue ID | 701724 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10249520 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 10/09/08 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have had to replace the gas tank on my car twice. The first time the toyota dealer replaced the original gas tank. The new replacement toyota gas tank developed cracks above the exhaust pipe within three years from the date that it was replaced. These cracks were not causes by external wear, abrasions or debris, but rather appeared as a fissure in the metal of the tank. In both cases, due to the location of the leaks above the exhaust pipe, gasoline was dripping onto the exhaust pipe shield, which is very hot and risks fire. Despite the defective part, the toyota dealer would not replace it without charging me for the full cost of a 3rd gas tank plus labor. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108837 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
VIN pattern | JT2AE04B5R0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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