More than 45,000 Toyota vehicles have been recalled over concerns a defective fuel pump could increase the risk of crashes, but potentially dodgy parts may not be able to be replaced for months.
The fuel pumps on popular Toyota models such as the LandCruiser, Prado, Camry, Corolla and Hilux models manufactured between 2013 and 2019 could stop working at any time, causing them to stall.
"A loss of power while driving could increase the risk of a crash, which may cause injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users," the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said.
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Seems to me that fuel pumps on vehicles have been failing since the year dot, so why is it now a cause for recall. I remember it was very common on commodores to replace fuel pumps, but they had served their time.
Blaze, you know that you and SouthernComfort are really closet Toyota fans. Don't fret, one day you will have one!
Oh, what a feeling!!!!
-- Edited by 2trout on Wednesday 8th of April 2020 04:56:53 PM
I already have one, a toyota coaster camper. Also driving a suzuki vitara, purchased to tow behind the coaster. But if or when I go back to a full 4x4 it will be a range rover again.I have in the past onwed toyota, patrol and mitsubishi and even a 3 cyc suzuki lj50 (towed a few cruiser out with that one)
Blaze, you know that you and SouthernComfort are really closet Toyota fans. Don't fret, one day you will have one!
Oh, what a feeling!!!!
-- Edited by 2trout on Wednesday 8th of April 2020 04:56:53 PM
Not sure why you think I'm in a closet mate? I don't have problem with Toyota's, had three in the past. Been there, done that. The point is, if the report was about Jeep or indeed LR, knockers would abound, as you well know
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Ill own a Toyota when older, wearing brown shorts, white knee high socks and have my clothes for the day set out on my bed by my darling wife wholl be saying you look lovely in brown, now dont forget to wear your matching tan sandals... thats a good boy
Just a tad boring for me :) :) :)
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Eaglemax- you need those old fashioned clothes driving a 2001 Falcon. A good match. Did they have the 2-speed automatic in those days or did that come later?
Eaglemax- you need those old fashioned clothes driving a 2001 Falcon. A good match. Did they have the 2-speed automatic in those days or did that come later?
No doubt you jest,but the 2001 Falcon, I think,had a 4 speed? Cheers
Yep , 4 speed , built in Albury by the then Borg Warner, who despratley wanted Ford to upgrade to at least a 5 speed. The writing all ready on the wall for Aussie Cars
I took the engineer that worked for Borg Warner and who developed the 4 speed auto for Ford, fishing. Like me, he was a fly fisherman, and we had a trip to the Snowy Mountains. I was told that it was quite a big deal developing a 4-speed auto box. I guess that it pales into insignificance now with vehicles fitted with a 10-speed box. Anyhow, it was good in its day. How did you know all this, Craig?
G'day Trev,
I live in Albury, so some knowledge. I once worked for a company that transported their gearboxes to Adelaide for Chrysler in early 1980's. Then had a Falcon with a 4 speed that s..t its pants well out of warranty. B W were very helpful with some "test kit parts" to assist with repairs. Nearly forgot , also worked for the mob that constructed the original factory in 1970, maybe into 71.
It was s joke folks
2trout think you are referring to my JBA Falcon tourer built in 2001. Then everyone thought you were mentioning a Ford Falcon which is much different.
Redfin are biting well at Lake Colac
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