Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB 01-08 | 02/20/2008 | 10024706 | Product recall notification - all service champ branded cf5702 cartridge oil filters (warner wp979). (2007-08 toyota 5.7l v8). csc was received. *nj | 05/12/2008 | |
| SS00401 | 05/25/2001 | SS00401 | 10003963 | Ecu (engine control module) flash reprogramming error message. revised. *tt | 11/07/2003 |
| 0211001R | 10/01/2002 | 0211001 | 10000281 | Oil economy test and oil consumption evaluation. *tt | 02/21/2003 |
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 605178 | Subject regarding proper installation of genuine toyota oil filters. *tt | 06/02/1999 | |
| POL9701 | 02/24/1997 | 52125 | V6 headgasket special policy adjustment (spa) special operation codes. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| TOY006972101 | 01/21/1997 | 51261 | To reduce internal engine noise at normal operating temerature, the main bearing oil clearance for #1 and #4 main bearing has been reduced by installation of bearing two marks higher. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| EG00302 | 03/29/2002 | 631795 | Subject regarding readiness monitor drive patterns for all 1996-2002 models. *slc | 06/20/2002 | |
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 621323 | Subject regarding machining criteria reminder when replacing the cylinder head gaskets for ssc v06. *tt | 09/17/2001 | |
| SS95003 | 10/01/1995 | 46396 | A new engine support bar, p/n 00002-01724, has been released by otc. this new tripod design engine support bar, which is designed to support engine weight while transmission service is being performed, supersedes the current bipod engine s | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 980813 | 08/13/1998 | 602533 | The design of the oxygen sensor inner cover has been changed to reduce the possibility of moisture contacting the ceramic element. *yc | 11/09/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 03024 | 10/30/2003 | 10004505 | Customer support program - warranty coverage enhancement federal emissions warranty enhancement on certain 1996 through early 1998 model year toyota vehicles. *tt | 12/17/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 120299 | 02/12/1999 | 605423 | Parts information for vehicles equipped with exhaust gas recirculation (egr). *tt | 06/11/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Foia re cys of all correspondence, disclosures, rpts, inquiries btw toyota & nhtsa related to engine and/or oil sludge problems of toyota's inline 4 engines produce july 1996-july 2001 on certain toyota/lexus models, es have no rec. (nar) *ph *cb *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Letter from charlene blake (va) requesting nhtsa to test affected toyota vehicles for premature oil break down, oil viscosity loss and engine seizing; reply in duplicate retn enclosure to the richmond ofc, ref ccm 5540/s/weinstein 06/12/2002, dot #2002-2272. senator allen wrote on behalf of consumer group that has been very vocal about engine seizing in toyota vehicles that were showing signs of oil sludge in engine oil, and premature loss of viscosity related to either premature oil break down or extensive fuel in oil. petitioned nhtsa to look into the matter again. previous petition was denied by nhtsa because it appeared to have limited safety implications within the meaning of nhtsa's authorizing statute. *ak *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer requested the investigation be reopened regarding engine sludge/seizure in toyota vehicle's.*jb *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine leak caused lock up and failure. | |||
| 09/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| External oil leaks at valve cover gasket and rear main seal caused engine to operate with low oil level, causing the number two rod bearing to fail (lock-up). | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle continually stalls. | |||