Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V200000 Reported September 13, 1978

Fuel:fuel emission control:valve

Toyota Motor Corporation · Engine And Engine Cooling · 5,700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V200000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
5,700
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 13, 1978

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel pressure relief valve without charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 78V200000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 78V200000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 78V200000?

NHTSA recall 78V200000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on September 13, 1978. It addresses: Fuel:fuel emission control:valve. The recall affects approximately 5,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V200000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.