1987 TOYOTA TERCEL

2 recalls — 15 complaints

07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
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
92V111000 Jul 13, 1992
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THERE CAN BE INTERFERENCE WITH THE HEADLAMP HOUSING IF HEADLAMP BULBS ARE REPLACED WITH ANY BRAND OTHER THAN KOITO BRAND BULBS.
Remedy: TOYOTA DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW KOITO BRAND BULB WITH NO CHARGE IF A NON-KOITO BRAND BULB IS NOW INSTALLED, OR SHOULD A HEADLAMP BULB BURN OUT IN THE FUTURE. "CAUTION LABELS" WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON EACH HEADLAMP HOUSING.
360,399 vehicles affected
TIRES:TREAD/BELT May 23, 2002
OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS, 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES HAVE FAILED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE APPROX 6-1/2 YEARS OLD WITH 35,000 MILES WITH PLENTY OF REMAINING TREAD DEPTH.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 11, 2000
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, PRIOR TO FIRE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Sep 11, 2000
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, PRIOR TO FIRE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS Feb 4, 2000
4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN. YH
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Jan 12, 1999
DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR/FUEL SYSTEM CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING, HESITATION AND SURGING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Dec 8, 1998
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH CARBURETOR. WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLS OR SURGES FORWARD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Nov 12, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE MADE LOUD SQUEAKS. THE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Dec 31, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 17, 1996
AT ANY SPEED CAR STALLS, WHEN TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC THINKS IT THE CARBURETOR BUT HE IS NOT SURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 13, 1996
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Jun 10, 1996
CARBURETOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE/STOP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 10, 1996
CLOGGED VALVES. CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE/STOP. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Oct 31, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN IT CAME LOOSE . TT
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM May 18, 1995
VEHICLE HAS HIGH CONCENTRATION OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE. *AW
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM May 5, 1995
CARBURETOR; SYSTEM FAILS CREATING CARBON BUILD UP ON INTAKE VALVE. VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE HESITATION/SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. TT