Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1148500 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 12, 2020 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Toyota |
| Component | Fuel Tank |
| Production period | September 13, 2019 — May 29, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 13 units |
Defect
During the welding process for the resin fuel tank, inadequate process controls result in insufficient penetration at the joint surfaces. The joint surfaces may then separate due to internal pressure changes within the tank, causing a fuel leak.
Corrective action
Replace the fuel tank on all vehicles with a corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| 3BA-DB22 | SUPRA | DB22-0022870 — DB22-0033574 |
| 3BA-DB42 | SUPRA | DB42-0025662 — DB42-0028249 |
| 3BA-DB82 | SUPRA | DB82-0023539 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
樹脂製燃料タンクにおいて、溶着工程の管理が不適切なため、接合面が溶込み不足となっているものがある。そのため、タンクの内圧変化等で接合面が剥がれ、燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、燃料タンクを良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3004859