3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Posted on: 2016-02-10
Description
Toyota motor company (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 toyota scion fr-s vehicles manufactured march 13, 2012, to january 14, 2016 and equipped an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the park position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention.
Consequence
If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the park position, the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2016. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is g0e.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posted on: 2016-02-10
Description
Toyota motor company (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 toyota scion fr-s vehicles manufactured march 13, 2012, to january 14, 2016 and equipped an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the park position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention.
Consequence
If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the park position, the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2016. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is g0e.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2014-12-30
Description
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 toyota 4runner, tacoma, fj cruiser, land cruiser, rav4, scion frs, and xb vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by set, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Set will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began february 23, 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set's number for this recall is set-14b.
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.