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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V384000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 04/19/2004 to 01/02/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1128659 | 11/29/2010 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 08/26/2010 | 08/26/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. the engine control module (ecm) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. there is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. the engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. an engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the production number of the ecm and replace the ecm if necessary. this service will be performed free of charge. toyota will mail an interim owner notification the middle of september 2010 to advise owners of this defect and recall. this interim notification will inform owners that they will receive a future notification when parts become available to have the free remedy performed on their vehicle. the safety recall began on november 29, 2010. 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 | |||||
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
| T-SB-0235-09 | 07/28/2009 | 10032518 | Toyota: engine control. some model vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0456. evaporative emission control system leak detected (very small leak). the engine control module/ecm (sae term: powertrai | 04/07/2010 | |
| 04507 | 10/27/2007 | 10023619 | M.i.l. (on) dtc p0171, p030# and/or p0133 engine running lean in subfreezing ambient temperatures. *nj | 01/14/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the contacted received notification of concerning nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs february 2011. the dealer advised that the part needed for repairs was not readily available and that he would be contacted when the part became available for repairs. the contact stated that the repair wait had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 81,300. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the parts necessary to remedy the recall were unavailable. approximately six months later, the contact was still being told that the parts were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 59,000. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the contacted received notification of concerning nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs february 2011. the dealer advised that the part needed for repairs was not readily available and that he would be contacted when the part became available for repairs. the contact stated that the repair wait had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 81,300. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the parts necessary to remedy the recall were unavailable. approximately six months later, the contact was still being told that the parts were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 59,000. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the contacted stated he contacted his toyota dealership february 2011, concerning nhtsa campaign id number:10v384000 engine and engine cooling. the dealership advised that the part was not available, and when the part became available he will be contacted. the contact stated the repair has exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 81,300. li | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the parts necessary to remedy the recall were unavailable. approximately six months later, the contact was still being told that the parts were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 59,000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the parts necessary to remedy the recall were unavailable. approximately 6 months later the contact was still told the necessary parts were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 59,000. sm. | |||