Vehicle recall 78V002000 · December 9, 1978
Toyota Corona and Mark II Coupe
Fuel tank could develop corrosion due to a mixture of road salt and water in the luggage compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fuel tank could develop corrosion due to a mixture of road salt and water in the luggage compartment. The corrosion could create a small hole in the tank and allow the gasoline to seep into the spare tire well.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect all suspect fuel tanks. If corrosion or perforation is present, the tank will be repaired or replaced as necessary. If no rust is present, the spare tire well will be painted with anti-corrosion paint.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tanks.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present, fuel leakage can leadto a vehicle fire, occupant injury and property damage.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 9, 1978
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- March 27, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 131,046
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Corona (1969-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969
- Toyota Mark II Coupe (1969-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969
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