1980 Toyota Tercel
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 2 safety recalls for the 1980 Toyota Tercel. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Toyota dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
VEHICLES LOCATED ONTARIO, QUEBEC AND THE MARITIME PROVINCES. IN AREAS OF HIGH CORROSION, THE REAR CONTROL ARM THAT SUPPORTS THE REAR WHEEL MAY RUST. SHOULD THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO BE DRIVEN UNDER SEVERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS THE RUSTING WILL PROGRESS AND THE CONTROL ARMS COULD DEFORM THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Summary
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS, WHICH SUPPORT THE REAR WHEELS, ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE A LARGE AMOUNT OF ROAD SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT MAY CAUSE CORROSION FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AFFECTING VEHICLE OPERATION; THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RUST PROOF OR REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. (OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN MAY 1986).
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