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602 reports22,630 miles · Feb 23, 2011
Unknown Or OtherCrash
FRONT END SUPPORT BRACKET NOT WELDED TO FRAME SUPPORT. THIS PROBLEM REPORTED TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ON 08/29/10. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 08/25/10. I ALSO NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP OF THIS SAFETY DEFECT THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH NO ACCIDENT HISTORY. THE DEALERSHIP GAVE ME A CLE…
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FRONT END SUPPORT BRACKET NOT WELDED TO FRAME SUPPORT. THIS PROBLEM REPORTED TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ON 08/29/10. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 08/25/10. I ALSO NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP OF THIS SAFETY DEFECT THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH NO ACCIDENT HISTORY. THE DEALERSHIP GAVE ME A CLEAN CARFAX HISTORY REPORT WHICH I HAVE ON HAND IF NEEDED. TOYOTA MOTORS SALES AND SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DEERFIELD FL. HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND E-MAILED PICTURES OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MUCH COOPERATION WITH THIS PROBLEM FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR. SOUTHEAST OFFERED TO BUY THE CAR BACK FOR $4212. THIS IS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 26777 MILES. THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 04/12/10 IN SAVANNAH GA. LETTER ABOUT THE ACCIDENT IS ENCLOSED FROM SERVICE MGR. AS WELL AS PICTURES. I WANT TO INITIATE A CONSUMER COMPLAINT FOR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND DEFICIENCY IN SERVICE. UPDATED 03/10/11 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10384989
17,000 miles · Feb 17, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE SPLASH GUARD HAD DETACHED FROM HER VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000 …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE SPLASH GUARD HAD DETACHED FROM HER VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 4/11/2011 *CN UPDATED 04/29/11
NHTSA ODI #10383071
22,903 miles · Jan 31, 2011
Structure
I PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY 8/2010 VEHICLE WAS IN APREVIOUS ACCIDENT NOT REVEALED TO ME DEALERSHIP GAVE ME A CLEAN CAR HISTORY REPORT. MOTOR BLEW IN CAR CARRIED CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. SERVICE MGR SHOWED ME SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. FRONT FRAME SUPPORT NOT WELDED TO MAIN FRAME. NOTIFIED TOYOTA MOTORS USA AND SOUTHEAST T…
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I PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY 8/2010 VEHICLE WAS IN APREVIOUS ACCIDENT NOT REVEALED TO ME DEALERSHIP GAVE ME A CLEAN CAR HISTORY REPORT. MOTOR BLEW IN CAR CARRIED CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. SERVICE MGR SHOWED ME SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. FRONT FRAME SUPPORT NOT WELDED TO MAIN FRAME. NOTIFIED TOYOTA MOTORS USA AND SOUTHEAST TOYOTA OF THIS PROBLEM. I AM NOW NOTIFYING NHTSB OF THIS SERIOUS ISSUE. I HAVE NOTIFIED GOVERNOR OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA. NO ONE WILL ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE THEIR TO PROTECT THE CONSUMER. NO ONE HAS BEEN WILLING TO HELP.. THEY HAVE VIOLATED THE DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE AND DEFICIENY IN SERVICES. I HAVE PICTURES FROM DEALERSHIP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10379786
6,000 miles · Jan 20, 2011
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, WITH THE BRAKES PRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HIT A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT WAS AWAIT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, WITH THE BRAKES PRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HIT A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING AN INVESTIGATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED NOT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNTIL THE INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6,000. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.
NHTSA ODI #10377986
16,000 miles · Dec 21, 2010
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000.
NHTSA ODI #10371914
12,000 miles · Dec 13, 2010
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD AND STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.
NHTSA ODI #10370479
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I WORK IN THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT AT CURTIS-MARUYASU IN LEBANON,KY. WE MAKE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES FOR TOYOTA. WHEN THE TOYOTA PLANT IN INDIANA(SUBARU PLANT) COMPLAINED OF BRAKE LINES LEAKING, OUR BOSS TOLD US TO DENY KNOWING ABOUT ANY PROBLEM IF ASKED BY TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVES THAT WOULD VISIT TO INVESTIGATE, EVEN THOUGH WE KN…
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I WORK IN THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT AT CURTIS-MARUYASU IN LEBANON,KY. WE MAKE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES FOR TOYOTA. WHEN THE TOYOTA PLANT IN INDIANA(SUBARU PLANT) COMPLAINED OF BRAKE LINES LEAKING, OUR BOSS TOLD US TO DENY KNOWING ABOUT ANY PROBLEM IF ASKED BY TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVES THAT WOULD VISIT TO INVESTIGATE, EVEN THOUGH WE KNEW OF PROBLEMS FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO BEING INFORMED BY TOYOTA ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH 2 BENDERS THAT SHAPE THE BRAKE LINES. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN FOLLOW UP VISITS BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. I AM JUST NOW REPORTING THIS BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO LOSE MY JOB, BUT MY CONSCIENCE TELLS ME THAT I NEED TO REPORT THIS. I HOPE THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO DO IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10369336
19,000 miles · Nov 29, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKED AS IF IT WERE GOING TO TAKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED (REPAIR INFORMATION UNAVAILABLE). THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHERE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKED AS IF IT WERE GOING TO TAKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED (REPAIR INFORMATION UNAVAILABLE). THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHERE IT WAS LOCATED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 19,000.
NHTSA ODI #10368122
2,956 miles · Nov 22, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS FOR RECALLS 09V388000 & 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) WERE PERFORMED MID-JUNE 2010. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AFTER THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE ACCELERATION…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS FOR RECALLS 09V388000 & 10V017000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) WERE PERFORMED MID-JUNE 2010. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AFTER THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT OCCUR AGAIN SO THE CONTACT REFUSED TO TAKE IT BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 2,956. UPDATED 01/24/11 *BF UPDATED 03/16/11
NHTSA ODI #10367142
Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL IN THE MAIL, AND IT STATED THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL MEASURE INDEPENDENT OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT THE RECALL APPLIED, BUT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE ADDITIONAL MEASURE APPLIED. TOYOTA REFUSED TO APPLY THE ADDITIO…
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2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL IN THE MAIL, AND IT STATED THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL MEASURE INDEPENDENT OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT THE RECALL APPLIED, BUT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE ADDITIONAL MEASURE APPLIED. TOYOTA REFUSED TO APPLY THE ADDITIONAL MEASURE WITHOUT PERFORMING THE RECALL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10364636
Official recalls
9Jun 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.
Apr 9, 2013
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Jan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Feb 9, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CAMRYS. THE LENGTH OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4-CYLINDER (2AR-FE) ENGINE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, SUCH THAT THE GAP BETWEEN THE CRIMP ON THE PRESSURE HOSE AND THE BRAKE TUBE FOR THE LEFT REAR BRAKE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES THE BRAKE TUBE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE CRIMP AND MAY WEAR AND THEN PERFORATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A BRAKE TUBE PERFORATION MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. A LEAK IN BRAKE FLUID MAY IMPACT BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND, IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BRAKE TUBE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. 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.
Jan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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.
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