NHTSA Complaint #509789 — 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	509789
Vehicle	1988 TOYOTA TERCEL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date Filed	October 17, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

CARBON BUILDS UP IN THE VACCUUM LINES OF THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY, VEHICLE FAILED EMISSION TEST 3 TIMES. *AK

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