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445 reports45,000 miles · Aug 31, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I BOUGHT A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA (NEW). UNFORTUNATELY, LAST YEAR I BEGAN HAVING SOME BRAKING ISSUES. EVEN-THOUGH IT WAS NOT SCHEDULED, I HAD MY MECHANIC CHANGE OUT THE ORIGINAL FRONT DISC BRAKES TO BETTER QUALITY PADS. WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE, MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT MY BRAKES WERE OVER-HEATING AND TURNING THE FLUID BROWN. THERE A…
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I BOUGHT A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA (NEW). UNFORTUNATELY, LAST YEAR I BEGAN HAVING SOME BRAKING ISSUES. EVEN-THOUGH IT WAS NOT SCHEDULED, I HAD MY MECHANIC CHANGE OUT THE ORIGINAL FRONT DISC BRAKES TO BETTER QUALITY PADS. WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE, MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT MY BRAKES WERE OVER-HEATING AND TURNING THE FLUID BROWN. THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE PROBLEMS WITH THE QUALITY OF THE REAR DRUM BRAKES. MY TRUCK EXPERIENCES INCONSISTENCY EVERY TIME I STOP. TOYOTA SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. I BELIEVE THIS IS ANOTHER ISSUE WITH QUALITY AS I AND MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD WITH THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10422811
9,000 miles · Jun 30, 2011
TiresVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF RECEIVING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 09V388000(VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL); SHE EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE LUNGING FORWARD WHEN SHE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THEY REPAIRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF RECEIVING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 09V388000(VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL); SHE EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE LUNGING FORWARD WHEN SHE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THEY REPAIRED THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT OFFER HER ANY ASSISTANCE. A FEW MONTHS LATER SHE RECEIVED A RECALL IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V148000(TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT SHE DOESN'T HAVE THE TIRES SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10410051
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2011
Exterior Lighting
I PURCHASED A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP BRAND NEW IN 10/2008. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS STAYING ON HIGH BEAM. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED THE SWITCH, CHANGED THE ECM, AND MULTIPLE OTHER THINGS. MY VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME IN 32 MONTHS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. IT HAS …
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I PURCHASED A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP BRAND NEW IN 10/2008. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS STAYING ON HIGH BEAM. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED THE SWITCH, CHANGED THE ECM, AND MULTIPLE OTHER THINGS. MY VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR THE 5TH TIME IN 32 MONTHS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THIS TIME FOR 6 DAYS AS OF TODAY. THEY CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. ON EVERY OCCASION, I HAVE LEFT WITH THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE LIGHTS WILL GO ON HIGHBEAM OR GO OUT COMPLETELY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10405466
20,000 miles · Jun 7, 2011
Exterior LightingFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT LENS AND HEADLIGHT HOUSING WIRES MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. AN ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DEFECT WAS ABNORMAL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT LENS AND HEADLIGHT HOUSING WIRES MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. AN ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DEFECT WAS ABNORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
NHTSA ODI #10405463
20,000 miles · May 6, 2011
Tires
I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY TACOMA TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. FOR MONTHS I'VE NOTICED THAT MY TRUCK WOULD WEAVE TOWARDS THE LEFT SIDE. AND NOW HEARS A CLICKING NOISE ON SIDE OF TRUCK LIKE SOMETHING GOT LOOSE FROM PULLING TO LEFT SIDE. DIDN'T THINK ANY THING OF IT UNTIL HAVING THIS RECALL SO IM NOW CONCERNED IF IT WAS …
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I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY TACOMA TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. FOR MONTHS I'VE NOTICED THAT MY TRUCK WOULD WEAVE TOWARDS THE LEFT SIDE. AND NOW HEARS A CLICKING NOISE ON SIDE OF TRUCK LIKE SOMETHING GOT LOOSE FROM PULLING TO LEFT SIDE. DIDN'T THINK ANY THING OF IT UNTIL HAVING THIS RECALL SO IM NOW CONCERNED IF IT WAS THE TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM THAT FAILED TO LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO BEFORE THIS PROBLEM ESCALATED. I WANT MY TRUCK INSPECTED AND WITH NEW TIRES DUE TO MANUFACTURER FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10399289
98,000 miles · May 4, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE RESPONDED WITH MINIMAL POWER. WHENEVER HE MADE A TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD IDLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FOR ABOUT TWO TO THREE SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOUR TOYOTA DEALERS WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTAC…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED HIS VEHICLE RESPONDED WITH MINIMAL POWER. WHENEVER HE MADE A TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD IDLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FOR ABOUT TWO TO THREE SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOUR TOYOTA DEALERS WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A CLAIM WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO INFORMED HIM THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT NO ONE NOTIFIED HIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
NHTSA ODI #10399102
58,000 miles · May 3, 2011
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO SPIRAL CABLE FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10398796
39,000 miles · Apr 6, 2011
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. AS THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RPMS AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. AS THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RPMS AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED OVER A CURB AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT NOTICED SKID MARKS FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE THAT INDICATED THAT BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
NHTSA ODI #10394442
45,000 miles · Mar 22, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE SLIGHTLY FORWARD EVEN WITH THE BRAKES PRESSED. ONCE THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN JERK ABNORMALLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM THE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE SLIGHTLY FORWARD EVEN WITH THE BRAKES PRESSED. ONCE THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN JERK ABNORMALLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM THE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAD BEEN COMPLAINTS ON THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000. UPDATED 05/03/11*LJ UPDATED 05/11/11
NHTSA ODI #10392491
20,000 miles · Feb 15, 2011
Power Train
VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATIONS. FEELS LIKE A DRIVE LINE OUT OF BALANCE. HAVE HAD IT TO WILSONVILLE OREGON DEALER TWICE, AND MENTION IT TO THEM EVERY TIME I GO IN. THEY TEST DRIVE EVERY TIME AND SAY THERE IS NO ISSUE. ALSO HAVE ONE TIRE THAT ALWAYS LEAKS DOWN, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO FIX. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10382700
Official recalls
11Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Sep 29, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Aug 4, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Aug 7, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Mar 7, 2012
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Mar 4, 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS WERE NOT RE-CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT START ILLUMINATING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING TELLTALE AT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM ACTIVATION PRESSURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FOR THE LAND CRUISER, SEQUOIA, TACOMA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE DEALER WILL RE-CALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES AND INSTALL AN UPDATED TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE FJ CRUISER VEHICLES, THE TPMS CANNOT BE RESET SO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE TPMS WILL BE REPLACED. TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE REMEDY ECU. IF AN OWNER IS NOT CERTAIN WHETHER HIS OR HER VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CONTACT ANY TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Oct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Jun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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