Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. the accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.
Consequencs:
This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. owner notification began february 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. the accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.
Consequencs:
This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. owner notification began february 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. the accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.
Consequencs:
This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. owner notification began february 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. the accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.
Consequencs:
This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. owner notification began february 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Date: 05.06.2000
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.
Consequencs:
After extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.
Date: 01.10.2001
Component: Tires
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with continental touring tires, p205-65r15 92s, installed at the ports in jacksonville, florida. the incorrect tires were installed on vehicles that had damaged tires. the tires were damaged during a port upgrade to aluminum wheels.
Consequencs:
The tires do not conform to the speed rating for the vehicle. if the vehicle exceeded the maximum speed rating (112 mph), possible tire failure could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will replace all five tires. owner notification began september 13, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
