Date: 09.04.2013
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Description:
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 toyota tundra, 2010-2012 rav4, 2012 toyota sequoia, 2010-2011 toyota corolla, 2010-2011 toyota camry and camry hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota fj cruiser, 2011 toyota land cruiser, 2010-2013 toyota venza, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, 2010-2013 toyota tacoma, 2011-2012 toyota sienna, 2012 toyota prius, 2013 scion fr-s, 2011 scion xd, 2011 scion xb, and 2012 scion tc vehicles. these vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequencs:
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. an overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Notes:
Southeast toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. a small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. the recall began on may 28, 2013. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Date: 09.04.2013
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Description:
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 toyota tundra, 2010-2012 rav4, 2012 toyota sequoia, 2010-2011 toyota corolla, 2010-2011 toyota camry and camry hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid, 2010-2013 toyota fj cruiser, 2011 toyota land cruiser, 2010-2013 toyota venza, 2010-2011 toyota 4runner, 2010-2013 toyota tacoma, 2011-2012 toyota sienna, 2012 toyota prius, 2013 scion fr-s, 2011 scion xd, 2011 scion xb, and 2012 scion tc vehicles. these vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequencs:
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. an overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Notes:
Southeast toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. a small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. the recall began on may 28, 2013. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Date: 17.10.2013
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer > Switch/wiring
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing north america, inc. (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 camry and camry hv, model year 2013 avalon and avalon hv and model year 2014 corolla vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard, no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."
Consequencs:
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. the recall began on november 8, 2013. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 11.06.2014
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering and manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 toyota sequoia and lexus sc and 2003-2004 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, and pontiac vibe vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. this recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. a replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners of affected toyota and lexus vehicles and general motors will notify owners of affected pontiac vibe vehicles. toyota, lexus, and gm dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on july 29, 2014. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. pontiac vibe owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. important note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-133 in which some vehicles were inspected and received a replacement inflator, while others were inspected but did not have their inflator replaced. all owners of vehicles that did not get an inflator replacement, or owners that do not know if they got an inflator replacement, should contact their toyota or lexus dealer.
Date: 11.06.2014
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota motor engineering and manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 toyota sequoia and lexus sc and 2003-2004 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, and pontiac vibe vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. this recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. a replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners of affected toyota and lexus vehicles and general motors will notify owners of affected pontiac vibe vehicles. toyota, lexus, and gm dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on july 29, 2014. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. pontiac vibe owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. important note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-133 in which some vehicles were inspected and received a replacement inflator, while others were inspected but did not have their inflator replaced. all owners of vehicles that did not get an inflator replacement, or owners that do not know if they got an inflator replacement, should contact their toyota or lexus dealer.
