NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
1,017 reports49,300 miles · Feb 19, 2009
Electrical System
I AM WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR HEAD TO RENO. I HAVE FOUR YEAR AND THREE YEAR OLD SON. WE STOP BY THE GAS STATION TO PICK UP SOME FOOD AND DRINK. AFTER WE OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE VAN AND TRY TO CLOSE WHEN WE GET OUT. IT'S WOULDN'T CLOSE, NO MATTER WHAT WE TRY. IT'S WAS RAINING TOO. I HAVE A MINIVAN SIENNA 2006 XL…
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I AM WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR HEAD TO RENO. I HAVE FOUR YEAR AND THREE YEAR OLD SON. WE STOP BY THE GAS STATION TO PICK UP SOME FOOD AND DRINK. AFTER WE OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE VAN AND TRY TO CLOSE WHEN WE GET OUT. IT'S WOULDN'T CLOSE, NO MATTER WHAT WE TRY. IT'S WAS RAINING TOO. I HAVE A MINIVAN SIENNA 2006 XLE. WE KNOW WE HAVE TO CANCEL THE TRIP. I WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE MOMENT, I HAVE TO DRIVE HOME WITH AN OPEN DOOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VAN. I HAVE TO DRIVE VERY SLOW SPEED AROUND 25 - 35MPH BECAUSE WE CAN'T CLOSE IT DOOR. IT WAS NOISY, WINDY AND WET, MY KIDS WERE CRYING AND SCARED. I AM SCARE MYSELF. I CONTACT THE CAPITAL DEALER WHEN WE GOT HOME AND OF CAUSE CANCEL THE HOTEL.. EVERYTHING. I DROVE TO THE DEALER AGAIN WITHOUT THE KIDS AND WIFE. HERE IS THE PRICES DETAIL. SLIDING MOTOR & CLUTCH $1232.92 (85620-08042) , HINGE ASSY. $125.33(68380-08031), 5 HRS LABOR, $131 FOR DIAGNOSE(FIND THE PROBLEM), TOTAL IS $2144.28. THIS IS MY THIRD TIME SHOCK. I TELL MYSELF, NEVER BUY EXPENSIVE CAR AGAIN, "STAY A WAY FROM AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL IS THE BEST CHOICES". JUST WANT TO SHARE THIS STORY TO EVERYONE. HOPE THIS HELP TO SOME PEOPLE AND SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH NOT THAT GOOD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10259380
24,804 miles · Feb 13, 2009
Tires
TOYOTA EQUIPS AND SELLS THEIR SIENNA AWD VANS WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 P225/60R17 DSST RUN FLAT TIRES AND FAILS TO INFORM YOU THAT YOU WILL BE LUCKY TO GET 20-25,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. I HAD MY VAN SERVICED AND TIRES ROTATED EVERY 5,000 MILES AND NOT ONCE WAS I INFORMED THAT MY TIRES WERE WEARING OUT. AT 25K I HAD TO GET 4 N…
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TOYOTA EQUIPS AND SELLS THEIR SIENNA AWD VANS WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 P225/60R17 DSST RUN FLAT TIRES AND FAILS TO INFORM YOU THAT YOU WILL BE LUCKY TO GET 20-25,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. I HAD MY VAN SERVICED AND TIRES ROTATED EVERY 5,000 MILES AND NOT ONCE WAS I INFORMED THAT MY TIRES WERE WEARING OUT. AT 25K I HAD TO GET 4 NEW TIRES. TOYOTA DID PAY FOR 2 OF THE 4 BUT IT STILL COST ME $558. MY VAN WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER 09/05 SO I WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TOTAL REPLACEMENT PER A CLASS ACTION LAW SUITE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10258593
38,000 miles · Jan 27, 2009
Tires
RUN FLAT TIRES NEEDING REPLACEMENT ONLY AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNING THE CAR. 2 BLOWOUTS ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO NO DIRECT TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR TO ALERT US OF THE FLAT TIRE. THE LIGHT ONLY GOES ON AFTER THE TIRE IS BLOWN. THE FIRST BLOW OUT, I DROVE IT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER. TOTAL COST OF REPLACEMENT $350 FOR TIRE. I THEN HAD PRO…
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RUN FLAT TIRES NEEDING REPLACEMENT ONLY AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNING THE CAR. 2 BLOWOUTS ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO NO DIRECT TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR TO ALERT US OF THE FLAT TIRE. THE LIGHT ONLY GOES ON AFTER THE TIRE IS BLOWN. THE FIRST BLOW OUT, I DROVE IT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER. TOTAL COST OF REPLACEMENT $350 FOR TIRE. I THEN HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE "INDIRECT" TIRE SENSOR LIGHT COMING ON. I CALLED THE DEALER BACK, HE TOLD ME TO IGNORE THE LIGHT BECAUSE THE COLD OUTSIDE WAS CAUSING IT TO GO ON. I DROVE IT BACK ANYWAY, THEY CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE, PUT SOME MORE AIR IN AND SENT ME HOME WITH MY SENSOR LIGHT STILL LIT. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER A FEW WEEKS LATER, THEY SAID IT WAS A LEAKY VALVE. THEY REPLACED THE VALVE, FILLED THE TIRE WITH AIR AND SENT ME HOME. LESS THAN 5 DAYS LATER, ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON THE FREEWAY. I DROVE IT TO THE NEAREST TIRE STORE. THEY COULD NOT DO THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE TIRE WOULD RUIN THEIR MACHINE. "IT'S HARDER TO BREAK DOWN" AND TAKE OFF. I WAS SENT TO ANOTHER TIRE STORE. THEY WERE ABLE TO REMOVE THE TIRE AND REPLACE THEM WITH REGULAR TIRES. NOW, I DON'T HAVE RUN FLATS ANYMORE, BUT I DON'T HAVE THE EXCESSIVE COST TO KEEP REPLACING THESE EXPENSIVE TIRES. THE DEALER TOLD ME AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE THAT IT WAS A "DREAM" FOR MOM'S TRANSPORTING KIDS BECAUSE I WOULDN'T HAVE TO CHANGE TO A SPARE IF THE TIRE WENT FLAT. THAT THE CARE WAS SAFER THAN SAFE. THE MANAGER OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ALSO TOLD ME I WAS LUCKY THAT I GOT 40,000 MILES OUT OF THEM. BOTH TIRES BLEW OUT ON THE FREEWAY, I ROLLED THE CAR IN AT 25 MILES PER HOUR, ON THE RIM, WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. I DID IT SAFELY WITH MY DRIVING, NOT BECAUSE OF THE RUN-FLAT TIRES. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER CAR WITH RUN-FLAT TIRES. THEY DIDN'T TELL ME HOW EXPENSIVE THEY WERE TO REPLACE AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THEM SO FREQUENTLY. ALSO THAT THE TIRE SENSOR IS INDIRECT. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW WHEN THE TIRES WERE JUST GETTING LOW, ONLY WHEN COMPLETELY FLAT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10256533
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2009
Child Seat
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA AND A DOREL SAFETY 1ST ALPHA OMEGA ALL-IN-ONE CHILD SEAT, MODEL 22-152-BVL (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2007. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO INSERT HER SAFETY SEAT INTO THE VEHICLE USING THE LATCH SYSTEM, THE SEAT WOULD NOT ATTACH PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, SHE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA AND A DOREL SAFETY 1ST ALPHA OMEGA ALL-IN-ONE CHILD SEAT, MODEL 22-152-BVL (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2007. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO INSERT HER SAFETY SEAT INTO THE VEHICLE USING THE LATCH SYSTEM, THE SEAT WOULD NOT ATTACH PROPERLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE LOWER ANCHORS HAD A BENT HOOK, WHICH PREVENTED PROPER ATTACHMENT. THE CHILD IS 27 MONTHS AND WEIGHS 31.8 LBS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE COMPONENT WAS MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM AND SUBJECT TO SPONTANEOUS FAILURE. THE CONTACT STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE SEAT. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 03-09-09 *BF UPDATED 03/13/09. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10255345
29,000 miles · Jan 7, 2009
Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ALL FOUR TIRES BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES, BUT DID NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,000. UPDATED 01-26-09 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10254106
200 miles · Jan 5, 2009
Service Brakes, HydraulicWheels
RE: SAFETY PROBLEM WITH 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, OUR SIENNA IS NOT SAFE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE WHEELS WERE SPINNING WHEN WE TRIED TO DRIVE AFTER STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN, AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, BECAUSE IT PREVENTS THE DRIVER FROM MERGING INTO OR ESCAPING…
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RE: SAFETY PROBLEM WITH 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE, OUR SIENNA IS NOT SAFE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE WHEELS WERE SPINNING WHEN WE TRIED TO DRIVE AFTER STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN, AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, BECAUSE IT PREVENTS THE DRIVER FROM MERGING INTO OR ESCAPING FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. IT HAPPENED IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE CONDITIONS. I AM A VERY CAREFUL DRIVER; I SPEND A LOT OF TIME DRIVING MY THREE YOUNG CHILDREN. I NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SPINNING TIRES ON ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE DRIVEN. WE CONTACTED OUR DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA COMPANY. THEIR FIRST RESPONSE WAS THAT IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. AFTER OUR INTERVENTION THE DEALERSHIP AGREED TO DRIVE TEST OUR CAR. THE TEST WAS PERFORMED BY ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES (NOT CLEAR IF HE HAD ANY CAR SAFETY INSPECTION TRAINING). HE TOOK OUR CAR FOR A SHORT DRIVE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD, ALONE, IN THE PERFECT WEATHER, REPORTING BACK THAT HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY PROBLEM. THE TEST DRIVE WAS A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME. WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR USUALLY WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE PERSON IN THE CAR, DURING THE RAIN ETC; IN OTHER WORDS, IN AVERAGE DRIVING CONDITIONS. SINCE THE TEST WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN, MANY TIMES. I BELIEVE WE ARE NOT THE ONLY OWNERS OF SIENNA, WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I OBSERVED IT SEVERAL TIMES ON THE STREET, WITH OTHER SIENNAS. ALSO, MY INFORMAL POLL AMONG OUR FRIENDS GAVE THE SAME RESULTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10253785
41,000 miles · Dec 30, 2008
Tires
OUR 2006 TOYOTA MINI-VAN LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE JUST HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON, RESET IT SEVERAL TIMES AND VERIFIED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE IS GOOD IN ALL 5 TIRES. WE ARE NOT SURE IF WE SHOULD TRUST IT OR NOT AND FEEL THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. IT HAS 41K MI AND THE TOYOTA DEALER WAS RUDE…
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OUR 2006 TOYOTA MINI-VAN LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE JUST HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON, RESET IT SEVERAL TIMES AND VERIFIED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE IS GOOD IN ALL 5 TIRES. WE ARE NOT SURE IF WE SHOULD TRUST IT OR NOT AND FEEL THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. IT HAS 41K MI AND THE TOYOTA DEALER WAS RUDE AND SAID WOULD ONLY SAY BRING IT IN FOR A $95 DIAGNOSTIC. CHECKING THE WEB THERE ARE A LOT OF FOLKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM....LOTS OF FORUMS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10253292
39,000 miles · Dec 12, 2008
Latches/locks/linkages
DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER POWER DOOR HAS FAILED. SOMETIMES IT WILL OPEN WHEN THE BUTTONS ARE PRESSED- AND THEN IT WILL NOT CLOSE. I HAVE TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE DOOR. WAS TOLD WARRANTY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT AT 39K MILES. I FEEL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10251635
52,000 miles · Dec 12, 2008
Latches/locks/linkages
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 SLIDING DOOR CABLE ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10251574
18,371 miles · Dec 1, 2008
Structure
I ALWAYS USE THE KEYFOB TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. FIRST THING THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO DROP MY SON OFF AT DAYCARE, THE SLIDING DOOR OPENED JUST FINE BUT WAS A LITTLE SLUGGISH IN CLOSING. I HAD TO MAKE A STOP AT CVS TO BUY SOME COLD MEDICATION AND THE SLIDING DOOR JAMMED THE NEXT TIME I TRIED IT. NO AMOUNT O…
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I ALWAYS USE THE KEYFOB TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR. FIRST THING THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO DROP MY SON OFF AT DAYCARE, THE SLIDING DOOR OPENED JUST FINE BUT WAS A LITTLE SLUGGISH IN CLOSING. I HAD TO MAKE A STOP AT CVS TO BUY SOME COLD MEDICATION AND THE SLIDING DOOR JAMMED THE NEXT TIME I TRIED IT. NO AMOUNT OF PUSHING THE KEYFOB OR IN-VEHICLE BUTTONS WOULD CAUSE THE DOOR TO OPEN/ CLOSE FULLY. THE DOOR WAS PERMANENTLY JAMMED WITH AN OPENING ABOUT 4-5 INCHES WIDE. FORTUNATELY, THE CVS IS VERY CLOSE TO THE DAYCARE AND I ASKED FOR HELP MOVING HIS STUFF WHILE I CARRIED HIM IN. I COULD NOT RISK DRIVING AROUND WITH THE DOOR OPEN NO MATTER WHAT THE DISTANCE BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUES. I PROMPTLY DROPPED THE CAR OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE 2 MILE DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE DOOR AJAR AND THE ALARM BEEPING THE WHOLE TIME COULDN'T HAVE FELT LONGER. I'VE YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM, BUT I DID SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR HAS FAILED. I AM VERY CONCERNED BY THE FREQUENCY THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. I AM SHOCKED THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL DUE TO THE INHERENT DANGER THIS DEFECT COULD POSE FOR PASSENGERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10250239
Official recalls
11Oct 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
Jun 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.
May 22, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
Jun 17, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Remedy: 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.
Apr 20, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Jun 25, 2009
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE GVWR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLES.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Jun 3, 2008
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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NHTSA investigations
3EQ12010 · Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Opened Sep 28, 2012 · Closed Dec 31, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
EA08024 · Steering Intermediate Shaft Binding
Opened Oct 28, 2008 · Closed Jul 16, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:column; Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Steering:column
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
EA06020 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Dec 1, 2006 · Closed Jun 25, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
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