Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
04V181000TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 11/17/2000 to 01/29/2004V (Vehicle)36657205/07/2004MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/15/200404/20/2004
Defect SummaryCertain sport utility vehicles have a child protection lock (cpl) system on both of the rear side doors. when an operator of the vehicle closes the door very hard with the cpl lever set to the lock position, there is a possibility that the lever may contact the body panel, causing the cpl lever to move into the unlock position.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could allow the door to be opened with the inside while the operator believes that the cpl was activated. if the door were opened from the inside while the vehicle was in motion, an occupant could fall out and be injured.
Corrective SummaryDealers will shorten the cpl lever. owner notification began may 7, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NotesToyota recall no. ssc 40b.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
102/12/2002
 When one person exits the vehicle and locks their door the second person is stuck. all electric locks are instantly disabled. the only way to exit is to use the manual lock button which will set off the alarm 30 seconds after. the passenger inside has to manually unlock the door, and set off the alarm. the only way to prevent, is to turn the ignition on before exiting, but isn't possible for most passengers. ts scc