Recalls for 1989 Toyota Corolla

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION

Posted on: 2010-02-11
Description
Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos.  142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above.  The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.

Consequence
The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge.  The safety recall began on march 15, 2010.  Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.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.  

DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Posted on: 2016-06-02
Description
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4runner, highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 2005-2010 avalon and tundra, 2006-2008 camry solara, 2006-2011 rav4 and tacoma, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2009-2010 venza, 2010-2012 prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element.  The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Consequence
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory.  The recall began on july 14, 2016.  Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226.  Set number for this recall is set16b.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.