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Suspension complaints
57 reportsClear category filter100 miles · Feb 4, 2008
Suspension
EXCESSIVE BOUNCING ON FREEWAYS SPEEDS 45-70 SOME WORSE THAN OTHERS (91FREEWAY EAST AROUND CORONA, CA )IS GOOD EXAMPLE OF THE BOUNCE I HAVE HAD TRUCKS ALL MY LIFE SO SOME BOUNCE IS UNDERSTANDABLE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN MARCH 07 THEY TOLD ME TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WAS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT A SOLUTION IN JANUA…
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EXCESSIVE BOUNCING ON FREEWAYS SPEEDS 45-70 SOME WORSE THAN OTHERS (91FREEWAY EAST AROUND CORONA, CA )IS GOOD EXAMPLE OF THE BOUNCE I HAVE HAD TRUCKS ALL MY LIFE SO SOME BOUNCE IS UNDERSTANDABLE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN MARCH 07 THEY TOLD ME TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WAS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT A SOLUTION IN JANUARY 08 I CONTACTED TOYOTA THROUGH THERE WEB SITE AND THEY REPLIED THEY HAD NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. MAY BE THEY FIXED IT SINCE THEN ON THE 08 BUT THIS IS MORE THAN A LITTLE BOUNCE. BOUNCING LIKE IT DOSE WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN I HAVE TO COME TO FAST STOP ?AND THE EXTRA VIBRATION CAN'T BE GO FORTUNATELY I DON,T HAVE A INFANT. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS BUT USE ONE OF THE EARLIER 2007 LIKE I SAID I HAVE DRIVEN PICKUPS ALL MY LIFE AND CAN'T TELL YOU HOW BAD THE BOUNCING GETS I WILL BE HAPPY TO LET YOU DRIVE MY TRUCK .I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THE DEALER KEEP PUTTING ME OFF SAYING TOYOTA IS AWARE OFF THE PROBLEM AND THEN TOYOTA SAYING THEY ARE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND HAVE HAD NO COMPLAINTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10216939
20 miles · Jan 16, 2008
Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, HE HEARD A CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE FELT THAT THE VEHICLE SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBERS CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 02-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, HE HEARD A CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE FELT THAT THE VEHICLE SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBERS CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 02-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS.
NHTSA ODI #10215162
200 miles · Jan 2, 2008
Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT WHERE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BOUNCED UP AND DOWN ON THE CONTACT'S FOOT. THE FAILURE WAS MOST NOTICEABLE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAYS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT COULD NO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT WHERE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BOUNCED UP AND DOWN ON THE CONTACT'S FOOT. THE FAILURE WAS MOST NOTICEABLE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAYS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THROUGH RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS, THE FAILURE WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE HARMONIC VIBRATION CAUSED BY THE EXPANSION JOINTS. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 209.
NHTSA ODI #10213443
68 miles · Dec 15, 2007
Suspension
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 4X2 5.7LTR V-8. VEHICLE HAS AN EXTREME AND DANGEROUS "BED BOUNCE" OR VIBRATION AT ALL REGULAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON CONCRETE TYPE FREEWAYS WITH EXPANSION JOINTS. THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY UNSTABLE AND FEELS AS IF CONTROL WILL BE LOST. IT IS COMPLETELY UNBEARABLE. DEALER REPORTS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM…
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2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 4X2 5.7LTR V-8. VEHICLE HAS AN EXTREME AND DANGEROUS "BED BOUNCE" OR VIBRATION AT ALL REGULAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON CONCRETE TYPE FREEWAYS WITH EXPANSION JOINTS. THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY UNSTABLE AND FEELS AS IF CONTROL WILL BE LOST. IT IS COMPLETELY UNBEARABLE. DEALER REPORTS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA OWNERS. ALL 2007 TUNDRA MODELS EXHIBIT THIS FAILURE AND IT STEMS FROM A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CHASSIS/SUSPENSION. EVENT BEGAN FROM THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OFF THE DEALERSHIP LOT (11/25/07) AND CONTINUES TO DATE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS SERIOUS MATTER AND CORRECT THE ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10212003
100 miles · Dec 11, 2007
Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, PARTICULARLY ON CERTAIN CONCRETE SURFACES, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCED VIOLENTLY AND OSCILLATED. TOYOTA STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THERE WAS CURRENTLY NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, PARTICULARLY ON CERTAIN CONCRETE SURFACES, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCED VIOLENTLY AND OSCILLATED. TOYOTA STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THERE WAS CURRENTLY NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
NHTSA ODI #10211456
1,800 miles · Dec 8, 2007
Suspension
VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVEN ON CONCRETE HIGHWAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10211234
50 miles · Nov 7, 2007
Suspension
ON AUGUST 2007 I PURCHASED A TOYOTA TUNDRA. IT IS SUFFERING TERRIBLE BED BOUNCE ON THE HIGHWAY. SO MUCH BED BOUNCE THAT I CANNOT HAVE CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES. THE BODY OF THE TRUCK SHAKES LIKE A TUNING FOR JARRING THE ENTIRE CABIN LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH. IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT TO…
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ON AUGUST 2007 I PURCHASED A TOYOTA TUNDRA. IT IS SUFFERING TERRIBLE BED BOUNCE ON THE HIGHWAY. SO MUCH BED BOUNCE THAT I CANNOT HAVE CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES. THE BODY OF THE TRUCK SHAKES LIKE A TUNING FOR JARRING THE ENTIRE CABIN LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH. IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT ADDRESSED THESE ISSUES AND RECALLED THE VEHICLE FOR A FIX. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE TUNDRA AND CONTINUED DRIVING MY OTHER CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10208111
50 miles · Nov 6, 2007
Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BOUNCES ON BUMPY PAVEMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO CARRY HEAVY LOADS AND, UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A HEAVY LOAD, IT WILL BOUNCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,114.
NHTSA ODI #10208070
200 miles · Nov 5, 2007
Suspension
"BED BOUNCE". THE COMPLAINT IS THAT AT SPEED OF 50-65 & 70 MPH, THE 2007 TUNDRA PICK-UP VIBRATES AND BOUNCES TO THE POINT OF UNCOMFORTABLE AND WHAT I FEEL IS UNSAFE. SAFETY ISSUE WITH INFANT, SINCE CAN AND WILL SHAKE INFANT. NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS BY SOMEONE ASAP. TOYOTA CLAIMS TO BE WORKING ON IT, BUT WHAT IS GOING TO TAKE FOR A F…
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"BED BOUNCE". THE COMPLAINT IS THAT AT SPEED OF 50-65 & 70 MPH, THE 2007 TUNDRA PICK-UP VIBRATES AND BOUNCES TO THE POINT OF UNCOMFORTABLE AND WHAT I FEEL IS UNSAFE. SAFETY ISSUE WITH INFANT, SINCE CAN AND WILL SHAKE INFANT. NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS BY SOMEONE ASAP. TOYOTA CLAIMS TO BE WORKING ON IT, BUT WHAT IS GOING TO TAKE FOR A FIX, LEMON LAW OR CLASS-ACTION SUIT OR EVEN SOMEONE GETTING HURT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10207997
600 miles · Nov 1, 2007
Suspension
THE VEHICLE BOUNCES HORRIBLE AT SPEEDS OF 60-80MPH ON CONCRETE FREEWAYS. AS PER DEALER I HAVE ADDED 200# OF ADDED WEIGHT TO THE REAR, TO WHICH THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE BOUNCING IS VERY NOTICEABLE IN THE REAR SEATS, SO MUCH SO THAT I AM NOT COMFORTABLE HAVING MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AS A PASSENGER. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE S…
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THE VEHICLE BOUNCES HORRIBLE AT SPEEDS OF 60-80MPH ON CONCRETE FREEWAYS. AS PER DEALER I HAVE ADDED 200# OF ADDED WEIGHT TO THE REAR, TO WHICH THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE BOUNCING IS VERY NOTICEABLE IN THE REAR SEATS, SO MUCH SO THAT I AM NOT COMFORTABLE HAVING MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AS A PASSENGER. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS AS A FAMILY VEHICLE. I HAVE INSPECTED THE TIRE PRESSURE AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY NOTICEABLE EFFECT ON THE BOUNCING. I FEEL THE VEHICLE IN UNSAFE ON THESE ROADS AND COULD VERY EASILY BECOME UNSTABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10207678
Official recalls
12Nov 23, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Steering:rack And Pinion
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
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.
Oct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
May 12, 2011
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TPMS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND AS A RESULT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP MAY NOT ILLUMINATE SHOULD THE INFLATION PRESSURE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLE'S TIRES FALL BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR WHEN THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP SHOULD ILLUMINATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVERS WILL NOT RECEIVE A WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR THAT ONE OR MORE TIRES ARE UNDERINFLATED, INCREASING THE RISK THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE DRIVEN WITH ONE OR MORE UNDERINFLATED TIRES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TOLL FREE AT 1-800-301-6859, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM, EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
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.
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.
Feb 25, 2008
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING 1,555 MY 2007 TUNDRA VEHICLES DUE TO A WHEEL NUT ISSUE. THE RECALLED VEHICLES ARE MY 2007 TUNDRAS EQUIPPED WITH 18" INSTALLED DIAMOND FINISH 5-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS (OPTION CODE WN1 OR WN4) OR 20" INSTALLED PAINTED ALLOY WHEELS WITH 6 DUAL SPOKES (OPTION CODE WV1 OR WV4). AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, NORTH CAROLINA OR SOUTH CAROLINA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PROCESSED AT THE PORT, THE UPGRADED ALLOY WHEELS WERE FASTENED WITH NEW WHEEL NUTS. THE WHEEL NUTS CAN CRACK AND BREAK IF THEY ARE NOT INSTALLED CAREFULLY OR NOT CAREFULLY TIGHTENED. THIS WHEEL NUT CONDITION COULD OCCUR AT THE TIME OF WHEEL INSTALLATION, TIRE ROTATION, OR SERVICE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A VEHICLE'S WHEEL HAS A CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEEL NUT CONDITION AND THE WHEEL BECOMES LOOSE AND FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHING WHEEL NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Dec 18, 2007
ON CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS, DUE TO THE IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE SLIP YOKES THAT HAD BEEN REWORKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE HARDNESS OF THE SLIP YOKE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE YOKE MAY BREAK CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE OR THE FUEL TANK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL OR A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SLIP YOKE AND REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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