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.
SouthernComfort said
05:00 PM Apr 7, 2020
Very quiet, 92 views so far and not one comment. Now if the topic had been about Jeep....
blaze said
05:19 PM Apr 7, 2020
or a landrover
cheers
blaze
Brenda and Alan said
06:22 PM Apr 7, 2020
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.
Alan
Craig1 said
08:36 PM Apr 7, 2020
One hundred and sixteen Land Cruisers out of 50,000 plus or minus a few.
Legendts said
09:44 AM Apr 8, 2020
Craig1 wrote:
One hundred and sixteen Land Cruisers out of 50,000 plus or minus a few.
And petrol only as well which would explain the lack of interest as most would be diesels for those towing.
Rob Driver said
11:16 AM Apr 8, 2020
Just showed this to Rob, my husband, and his comment was,
I will wait until Toyota advise us of the need to have our pump replaced.
Our vehicle is a diesel.
Regards
Angie
2trout said
04:56 PM Apr 8, 2020
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
blaze said
05:04 PM Apr 8, 2020
2trout wrote:
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)
cheers
blaze
SouthernComfort said
05:26 PM Apr 8, 2020
2trout wrote:
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
Eaglemax said
05:29 PM Apr 8, 2020
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 :) :) :)
yobarr said
07:15 PM Apr 8, 2020
bentaxlebabe wrote:
Just showed this to Rob, my husband, and his comment was,
I will wait until Toyota advise us of the need to have our pump replaced.
Our vehicle is a diesel.
Regards
Angie
Great to see you've chosen a Toyota as your car?
-- Edited by yobarr on Wednesday 8th of April 2020 07:49:20 PM
2trout said
07:16 PM Apr 8, 2020
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?
yobarr said
07:20 PM Apr 8, 2020
2trout wrote:
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
Craig1 said
08:47 PM Apr 8, 2020
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
2trout said
09:13 PM Apr 8, 2020
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?
landy said
10:31 PM Apr 8, 2020
Looks like the fishing is good today 2Trout , getting a few bites.
2trout said
10:55 PM Apr 8, 2020
Hi Landy, It's been hard to get a bite the last few weeks with the Corona restrictions. Got to keep trying! Cheers.
Craig1 said
09:14 AM Apr 9, 2020
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.
2trout said
12:37 PM Apr 9, 2020
Duid you have any contact with Bosch and the engineering team in Melbourne?
Eaglemax said
08:33 PM Apr 9, 2020
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
Craig1 said
09:51 PM Apr 9, 2020
No, just local bw engineer, who helped as much as he could
2trout said
05:52 PM Apr 10, 2020
If I could get to Colac I would give them a go. How is Purrumbete going?
Eaglemax said
07:57 PM Apr 10, 2020
No idea 2yrout. I dont fish, was shown a bucket of Redfin at Lake Colac. Im told it is the best stocked lake in Victoria but not fished much
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.
https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-07/toyota-landcruiser-prado-recalled-over-defective-fuel-pump/12128104
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.
cheers
blaze
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.
Alan
And petrol only as well which would explain the lack of interest as most would be diesels for those towing.
I will wait until Toyota advise us of the need to have our pump replaced.
Our vehicle is a diesel.
Regards
Angie
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)
cheers
blaze
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
Great to see you've chosen a Toyota as your car?
-- Edited by yobarr on Wednesday 8th of April 2020 07:49:20 PM
No doubt you jest,but the 2001 Falcon, I think,had a 4 speed? Cheers
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.
If I could get to Colac I would give them a go. How is Purrumbete going?