Toyota Tercel 1999
Model Tercel made in 1999 by Toyota got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, seats and structure. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has one 1.5 engine.
Model 1999
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | F | 29/33/31 | 32.7/42.2/36.386 | Regular | 557 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.5 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 30/37/33 | 32.9/47.7/38.239 | Regular | 523 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.5 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 32/40/35 | 35.8932/51.5664/41.5803 | Regular | 493 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619097 | Technical service bulletin regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/27/2008 | 1 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota tercel. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front end crash. the vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. the passenger was killed and the driver was injured. a police report was filed. the contact has pictures. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact did not know if there were any prior failures with the air bag system. the vin, purchase date, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, and mileages were unknown. | |||