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1983 TOYOTA TERCEL

1 recalls — 9 complaints — 22 TSBs

07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Aug 7, 1998
AT STOP SIGNS VEHICLE'S ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLS EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TO FAULTY COMPONENTS DID NOT RECTIFY STALLING CONDITIONS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Apr 19, 1996
FRONT STRUTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Aug 7, 1997
WATER PUMP FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Aug 14, 1997
SPARK PLUGS AND DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR REPLACED DUE TO STALLING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1997
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Jul 9, 1998
STARTER FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Jan 7, 1998
ALTERNATOR BELT FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Jun 30, 1998
BRAKE HOSES FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1995
ALTERNATOR FAILED TWICE. *AW

Technical Service Bulletins — 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL

22 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT9
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS2
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
130000 VISIBILITY1
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)1
190000 TIRES1
200000 WHEELS1
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
T-SB-0032-20 Rev Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-SB-0304-17 Obs Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20 Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
PG006-01-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T-SB-0304-17_Rev Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0304-17 Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
TS-BO030-01 Obso Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0185-13 Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
T-PG007-01 May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
T-PG002-91 Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — TOYOTA TERCEL

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE89134 Opened: Jul 3, 1989 — Closed: Sep 22, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1982
BROKEN STABILIZER BAR
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DP85019 Opened: Apr 10, 1985 — Closed: May 14, 1985
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1982
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND AXLE
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND AXLE

TOYOTA TERCEL — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA TERCEL across all model years (1980–1999).

21 Total Recalls
389 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
105 Reported Crashes
18 Reported Fires
5 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA TERCEL — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 1 View
1999 1 1 View
1998 1 4 View
1997 2 25 View
1996 2 45 View
1995 2 58 View
1994 0 45 View
1993 0 50 View
1992 0 27 View
1991 0 18 View
1990 1 23 View
1989 1 32 View
1988 2 9 View
1987 2 15 View
1986 1 8 View
1985 1 5 View
1984 1 12 View
1983 (current) 1 9
1982 1 2 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 1 0 View

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CROWN 548 141 View
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GRAND HIGHLANDER 388 332 View
PRIUS 365 15,456 View