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Power Train complaints
46 reportsClear category filter5,000 miles · Dec 29, 2009
Power Train
1. TURNING RIGHT IN 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA OUT OF PARKING LOT AT WORK OR INTO TRAFFIC, I DECELERATE PREPARING TO TURN RIGHT AND REMOVE PRESSURE FROM GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE DURING THE TURN. WHEN I REAPPLY PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL DURING THE TURN THE TRUCK DOES NOT ACCELERATE ONLY THE ENGINE ACCELERATES. ADDING ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TO T…
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1. TURNING RIGHT IN 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA OUT OF PARKING LOT AT WORK OR INTO TRAFFIC, I DECELERATE PREPARING TO TURN RIGHT AND REMOVE PRESSURE FROM GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE DURING THE TURN. WHEN I REAPPLY PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL DURING THE TURN THE TRUCK DOES NOT ACCELERATE ONLY THE ENGINE ACCELERATES. ADDING ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL ONLY CAUSES THE ENGINE TO ACCELERATE MORE. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES THE TRUCK SURGES FORWARD SUDDENLY. 2. THIS SLIPPING IN THE TRANSMISSION HAPPENS EVERY DAY. THE CONSEQUENCE OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IS WHEN WILL THE TRANSMISSION SLIP AND WHEN WILL THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGE. 3. HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALER (2) TWO TIMES ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THE DEALER TELLS ME IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE TO REACT IN THIS MANNER. THE DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297287
16,500 miles · Aug 31, 2009
Power Train
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AFTER 16,800 MILES ON MY 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE VEHICLE WAS OUTFITTED WITH A FIFTH WHEEL HITCH AND FACTORY TOWING PACKAGE. IT WAS USED SEVEN TIMES TO TOW A HEARTLAND RV FOE APPROXIMATELY 4K MILES. THE TRAILER WEIGHT AND TONGUE LOAD COMPLIED WITH THE SPECS. I…
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THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AFTER 16,800 MILES ON MY 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE VEHICLE WAS OUTFITTED WITH A FIFTH WHEEL HITCH AND FACTORY TOWING PACKAGE. IT WAS USED SEVEN TIMES TO TOW A HEARTLAND RV FOE APPROXIMATELY 4K MILES. THE TRAILER WEIGHT AND TONGUE LOAD COMPLIED WITH THE SPECS. IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. ALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED UNDER THE TOYOTA WARRANTY. THE DEALER COMMENTED THAT FIFTH WHEEL TOWING IS PROHIBITED ON THE 2010 MODEL WHICH HAS THE SAME REAR END. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10282392
3,000 miles · Dec 24, 2008
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE ON OUR 2008 TUNDRA 4WD DRIVE HAS FAILED, REPEATEDLY THIS PAST WEEK WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC STREET. IN THIS "FAIL" CONDITION, THE TRANSFER CASE MAKES A GRINDING NOSE, THE TRANSFER CASE ALARM BUZZER MAKES NOSE AND IRRESPECTIVE OF TRANSMISSION POSITION OR TRANSFER CASE SELECTION (…
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THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE ON OUR 2008 TUNDRA 4WD DRIVE HAS FAILED, REPEATEDLY THIS PAST WEEK WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC STREET. IN THIS "FAIL" CONDITION, THE TRANSFER CASE MAKES A GRINDING NOSE, THE TRANSFER CASE ALARM BUZZER MAKES NOSE AND IRRESPECTIVE OF TRANSMISSION POSITION OR TRANSFER CASE SELECTION (2WD, 4WD HI, 4WD LO) FAILS TO ENGAGE IN LOW OR HI, AND MOST TROUBLING, THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL IN ANY GEAR, NO GEAR WILL ENGAGE, AND THE CAR CAN ROLL FORWARD OR BACKWARDS OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS ALMOST HIT A BY A CAR TODAY BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TO ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR, IN ANY SETTING, INSPITE OF ATTEMPTS TO ROLL THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY DOWN THE HILL TO ALLOW FOR THE TRANSFER CASE TO ENGAGE, AS SUGGESTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. WHILE I AM NOT PLEASED WITH THE (FAILED) CONDITION OF THE DRIVE TRAIN FOR THIS NEW TRUCK, THIS IS AN ISSUE I WILL ADDRESS DIRECTLY WITH TOYOTA. IN THE FAIL CONDITION OF 4WD, THE TRANSFER CASE MERELY 'BEEPS' AND REFUSES TO ENGAGE TRANSMISSION, RESULTING IN A FREE-ROLLING, UNCONTROLLED VEHICLE. HAD THIS FAILURE HAPPENED TODAY AS WE ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE FREEWAY, WE WOULD HAVE LIKELY BEEN IN A ACCIDENT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I AM MOST CONCERNED THAT OTHER TUNDRA OWNERS (AND THE SIMILAR SEQUOIA) WOULD HAVE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POWER, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. HOW TROUBLING TOYOTA WOULD PUT THIS VEHICLE ON THE ROAD WITHOUT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10252752
11,600 miles · Oct 14, 2008
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
TRUCK WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL. ACCELERATED TO PASS SLOWER TRAFFIC. LET OFF THROTTLE. TRUCK WENT TO FULL THROTTLE. COULD NOT GET TRUCK TO DECELERATE. HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES TO BRING TO A STOP. TRUCK NEEDS NEW ROTORS AND PADS TOYOTA WILL NOT HELP. OCCURRED ONCE. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE FLOOR MAT AND GAS PEDAL CAN INTERACT. WHEN…
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TRUCK WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL. ACCELERATED TO PASS SLOWER TRAFFIC. LET OFF THROTTLE. TRUCK WENT TO FULL THROTTLE. COULD NOT GET TRUCK TO DECELERATE. HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES TO BRING TO A STOP. TRUCK NEEDS NEW ROTORS AND PADS TOYOTA WILL NOT HELP. OCCURRED ONCE. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE FLOOR MAT AND GAS PEDAL CAN INTERACT. WHEN THE ALL WEATHR MAT IS NOT CLIPPED IN PLACE, AND IS MOVED UNDER THE GAS PEDAL, IT WILL BECOME FULLY DEPRESSED. THE MAT CAN TRAP THE PEDAL. UPDATED 11/13/09 UPDATED 03/29/10 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10245488
59 miles · Aug 16, 2008
Power Train
BOUGHT A NEW 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 5.7 LITER V-8 4X4 HAD 52 MILES ON IT AUG 8, 2008. DURING THE DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED THE RUMBLE STRIP VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT ENGINE LOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THE QUOTE FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS OCTOBER 22, 2007 - 12:01 AM ET I FOUND ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB. SEE QUO…
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BOUGHT A NEW 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 5.7 LITER V-8 4X4 HAD 52 MILES ON IT AUG 8, 2008. DURING THE DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED THE RUMBLE STRIP VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT ENGINE LOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THE QUOTE FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS OCTOBER 22, 2007 - 12:01 AM ET I FOUND ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB. SEE QUOTE BELOW. MOTOR TREND ALSO MENTIONS IT IN AN ONLINE REVIEW. I EXPECT THE DEALER WILL FIX THIS ISSUE BUT OTHER ONLINE BLOGS SUGGEST THE ISSUE CAN BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH TO PREVENT SHIFTING INTO OR OUT OF GEAR. IF THE REPORTS ARE CORRECT THIS BECOMES A SAFETY ISSUE POSSIBLY STRANDING DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS IN A DANGEROUS SETTING WITH A VEHICLE THAT WON'T MOVE. TOYOTA SHOULD ADDRESS THIS AND CURRENT OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERN. A GOOGLE SEARCH OF TUNDRA RUMBLE STRIP VIBRATION WILL YIELD INFORMATION ON THE ISSUE. LOS ANGELES TOYOTA MOTOR SALES OFFICIALS HAVE NICKNAMED THE PROBLEM "THE RUMBLE STRIP" BECAUSE THE SLIPPAGE CAUSES VIBRATION SIMILAR TO THE SENSATION OF DRIVING OVER THE WAKE-UP STRIPS AT THE SIDE OF HIGHWAYS. THE RUMBLING USUALLY LASTS SEVERAL SECONDS. BUT THE PROBLEM SOMETIMES WORSENS TO THE POINT THAT SOME OWNERS CAN'T SHIFT INTO CERTAIN GEARS. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ONLY IN SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS, WHICH ARE LINKED TO THE POPULAR 5.7-LITER V-8 ENGINE. SINCE THE 2007 TUNDRA'S FEBRUARY LAUNCH, THE 5.7-LITER ENGINE HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN 70 PERCENT OF ABOUT 135,000 TUNDRAS SOLD. THAT MEANS THE PROBLEM COULD AFFECT NEARLY 100,000 VEHICLES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10238459
3,000 miles · May 13, 2008
Power Train
THE TRUCK IS A 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 LIMITED SUPERCREW. THE DRIVE TRAIN THUDS AND CLANKS WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. IT IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS. THEY ADVISE THAT THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE THUDS AND DO NOT FEEL THEM. I HAVE HAD NO LESS THAN FIVE PEOPLE DR…
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THE TRUCK IS A 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X4 LIMITED SUPERCREW. THE DRIVE TRAIN THUDS AND CLANKS WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. IT IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS. THEY ADVISE THAT THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE THUDS AND DO NOT FEEL THEM. I HAVE HAD NO LESS THAN FIVE PEOPLE DRIVE MY TRUCK AND THEY ALL ADVISED THEY CAN FEEL THE NOW VIOLENT BANGS AND THUDS. EARNHARDT TOYOTA SERVICE TECH'S ADVISED THEY DON'T FEEL THE THUDS. IF THEY WOULD JUST TELL ME THE THUDS ARE NORMAL INSTEAD OF LYING TO ME SAYING THEY DON'T FEEL ANYTHING IT WOULD BE MUCH EASIER TO SWALLOW. ON ONE OCCASION I STOPPED ABRUPTLY AND THE DRIVELINE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND FELT LIKE THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE CAME OUT OF THE TRUCK. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD DUE TO THE INCIDENT SCARING ME. THE DRIVETRAIN IN THIS TRUCK IS ABSOLUTELY JUNK AND I FEEL DANGEROUS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10227550
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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