NHTSA Recall # | 25404 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 91V110000 |
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Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | LAND CRUISER |
Model Year | 1982 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 12/07/91 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/80 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/12/89 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 26/06/91 |
Report created | 28/06/91 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 38500 |
Defect summary | |
Consequence summary | Fuel leakage can lead to fire when near an ignitionsource. |
Corrective action | Replace the fuel tank with an improved tank. |
Recall notes | System: fuel tank assembly. Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicle. Descripiton of defect: certain high temperatures and loading effectscan create high pressure in the fuel tank. The resultant stress cancause excessive load to the fuel tank separator weld attachments to the interiorof the tank, which can result in cracks in the fuel tank and fuel leakage. |