Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 17.06.2010
Component: Seats
Manufacturer: Access Options, Inc
Description:
Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on ford e150, e350, toyota sienna, and dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. the six way power seat base may have a defective (cold) weld on the pivot pin which is welded to the swivel plate. the weld could fail.
Consequencs:
The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Notes:
The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. the recall began on june 8, 2010. owners may contact access option at 831-722-6804.
Date: 12.08.2003
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles, a part of the fuel tank may become damaged when crashed in the insurance institute for highway safety's (iihs) 40 mph frontal offset crash test conditions, due to the severe impact forces generated.
Consequencs:
If the fuel tank becomes damaged and fuel leakage occurs, a fire may result in the presence of an ignition source.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. owner notification began august 1, 2003. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 16.01.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Accelerator Pedal
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,501 early 2004 my sienna vehicles. in the event the retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover is missing, the cover can interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal if the acceleration pedal is depressed to nearly the full throttle position.
Consequencs:
If this occurs, the accelerator pedal can become stuck which could result in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the retention clip and floor carpet cover at no charge. the campaign began on january 26, 2009. owner notification is expected to be completed by early april 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, if they have any further questions.
Date: 20.07.2005
Component: Seat Belts
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. the affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.
Consequencs:
If the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.07.2005
Component: Seat Belts
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. the affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.
Consequencs:
If the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 26.09.2013
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 sienna vehicles manufactured january 10, 2003, through august 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 sienna vehicles manufactured february 20, 2007, through december 12, 2008. in the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of park position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequencs:
If the shift lever is moved out of the park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
Notes:
Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late october 2013. when parts are available, owners will be sent a second notice and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid, free of charge. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 26.09.2013
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 sienna vehicles manufactured january 10, 2003, through august 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 sienna vehicles manufactured february 20, 2007, through december 12, 2008. in the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of park position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequencs:
If the shift lever is moved out of the park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
Notes:
Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late october 2013. when parts are available, owners will be sent a second notice and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid, free of charge. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 25.06.2009
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.
Consequencs:
The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 10, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Date: 25.06.2009
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.
Consequencs:
The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 10, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Date: 25.06.2009
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.
Consequencs:
The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 10, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Date: 25.06.2009
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.
Consequencs:
The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 10, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Date: 25.06.2009
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.
Consequencs:
The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 10, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Date: 25.06.2009
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.
Consequencs:
The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 10, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 20.04.2010
Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the subject vehicles are equipped with the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. if the vehicle is operated in the cold climate regions of the united states where road salt is frequently used, water splashed backwards with high concentrations of road salt can reach the spare tire carrier and corrode the spare tire carrier assembly cable.
Consequencs:
The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. a second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. for more information, please see toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
