Toyota Hi Lux 1978 Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Review #708660
TOYOTA HI LUX 1978 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 1998.TOYOTA HI LUX 1978, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT . i learned by coincidence from a fellow toyota based motorhome that he had the rearend replaced with a heavier duty one through a program offered by toyota and the motorhome manufacturers. however, when i contacted rotter toyota in tumwater, wa, i was informed the program had expired and was offered the opportunity to purchase some parts that were removed from some of the replacements. i never received any notice of this 'recall' or i certainly would have taken advantage of it, because i have had several rear bearing failures prior to the recent frightening event of having the rear wheel come off. i am certainly thankful i was travelling at low speed when it occurred. i believe it would be unsafe to simply repair the vehicle to its original and toyota should extend their 'recall' and replace the rearend and wheels with units appropriate for the load of the motorhome. thanks for your attention. bill meeker..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):RN28142246. Toyota Hi Lux 1978 problem was reported in OLYMPIA, WA. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 01, 1988. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Hi Lux 1978 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.