Toyota () Hi Lux: Engine May Surge Or Stall
Recall Summary Toyota HI LUX vehicles may experience engine surging or stalling in cold weather when fuel levels are low, because air can enter the fuel system through the fuel tank vent tube. Toyota will replace the fuel tank vent tube in the 1,218 affected vehicles. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () HI LUX. Units affected: 1,218
- Reason
- It has been established that when the ambient temperature is cold and the fuel in the fuel tank is low air could be inhaled from the fuel tank vent tube into the fuel filter. This air could then pass into the fuel pump resulting in the vehicle surging or in the worst case the engine stalling. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank vent tube replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-08-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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