Date: 08.11.1994
Component: Electrical System > Wiring
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Description:
An unused harness connector for power windows, power door locks and sunroof was improperly routed under the floor carpet in the left kick panel. if the vehicle is operated in cold weather conditions where large amounts of road salts are used, the salt water or snow carried into the vehicle by the driver's shoes can penetrate the carpet and drip onto the connector resulting in the formation of a salt bridge between the terminals.
Consequencs:
This causes an electrical short inside the harness, and can result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will remove the unused harness connector.
Date: 08.11.1994
Component: Electrical System > Wiring
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Description:
An unused harness connector for power windows, power door locks and sunroof was improperly routed under the floor carpet in the left kick panel. if the vehicle is operated in cold weather conditions where large amounts of road salts are used, the salt water or snow carried into the vehicle by the driver's shoes can penetrate the carpet and drip onto the connector resulting in the formation of a salt bridge between the terminals.
Consequencs:
This causes an electrical short inside the harness, and can result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will remove the unused harness connector.
Date: 20.06.1996
Component: Air Bags > Frontal > Sensor/control Module
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Description:
If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
Consequencs:
This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Notes:
Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Date: 20.06.1996
Component: Air Bags > Frontal > Sensor/control Module
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Description:
If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
Consequencs:
This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Notes:
Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Date: 20.06.1996
Component: Air Bags > Frontal > Sensor/control Module
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Description:
If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
Consequencs:
This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Notes:
Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Date: 08.08.1994
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Anchorage
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Description:
The anchor straps installed in the belt assemblies (front inner, left and right hand sides) were improperly heat treated and can break, which will not sufficiently restrain seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident. this does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequencs:
Notes:
The manufacturer will provide replacement safety belt anchor straps.
