Vehicle recall 78V200000 · September 13, 1978
Toyota Corona and Corona Station Wagon
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V200000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 1978
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- September 20, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
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 (1978): 1978
- Toyota Corona Station Wagon (1978): 1978
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