Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V539000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/2004 to 01/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 420326 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 11/09/2011 | 11/09/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. the amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. if the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. supplier. if so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 01507 | 04/06/2007 | 10021542 | 2az-fe engine block. *kb | 05/14/2007 | |
| 01005 | 02/18/2005 | 10015541 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0346 (camshaft position sensor). *tt | 07/27/2005 | |
| 00805 | 02/17/2005 | 10015539 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnositc trouble code (dtc) p0031, p0051, p2238, and/or p2241 (oxygen sensor heater control circuit). *tt | 07/27/2005 | |
| 05104 | 12/21/2004 | 10011863 | Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code p0604, p0606 and/or p0607. *tt | 02/02/2005 | |
| 04804 | 11/12/2004 | 10011803 | Repair manual supplement: lev ii evap system check - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0441, p0442, p0446, p0451, p0452, p0453, p0455 and p0456. *nm | 01/31/2005 | |
| 04004 | 09/08/2004 | 10010160 | Accessory drive belt squeal/ belt tensioner rattle. *nm | 11/04/2004 | |
| 03704 | 09/03/2004 | 10010021 | Engine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification. various toyota models. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| 02904 | 08/04/2004 | 10009542 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 and/or p0174 engine running lean. *tt | 10/06/2004 | |
| 03304 | 08/23/2004 | 10009408 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0031 and/or p2238. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 01404 | 05/24/2004 | 01404R | 10007650 | Excessive sulfur dioxide odor. *tt | 07/07/2004 |
| 00504 | 04/12/2004 | 10007115 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on condition with engine misfire diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, or p0306. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
| 00704 | 04/16/2004 | 10007122 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0010 or p0020. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | 01/30/2004 | |
| 2004 toyota solara experiencing stalling or long hesitation when the vehicle's speed is below 25 mph and the consumer attempts to accelerate.*mr this often happens when entering fast moving traffic from entrance ramp onto the expressway. the manufacturer stated that this was a characteristic of the engine and transmission and cannot be corrected. *bf *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The consumer is unsatisfied with the bumpers inability to absorb a certain level of abuse without sustaining damage. *nm the consumer would like the status of the software update to correct the hesitation of the car to react immediately when attempting to accelerate. the inability of the car to accelerate in a timely manner is disconcerting to the consumer especially when driving in heavy, fast moving traffic. a nauseating rotten egg odor could be smelled inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 13058 | 1 | 07/26/2004 |
| Charcoal canister failed at 13058 miles. parts and labor under warranty, however, out of warranty cost would have been at about $500. known issue for toyota as service bulletin issued. dealer recommended to purchase extended service plan to cover component after original warranty expires. parts and labor should be covered for this component after original warranty expires as issue is known to toyota and has failed in enough new cars to issue a service bulletin. faulty charcoal canister will cause a no pass on smog check for california and will pollute the environment until replaced. thank you. | |||