Recalls for 1998 Gulf Toyota Rav4

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

Posted on: 1998-11-09
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, and passenger vehicles equipped with an audiovox securikey+ security system and securikey+ security systems with remote starter system and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc., in the states of texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi.  Certain securikey+ and securikey+ with remote start wiring harnesses can malfunction causing an electrical failure.

Consequence
This condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components such as the dash warning lights and/or hvac fan speed controls.  Also, the vehicle may not run smoothly and could stall.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the securikey+ wiring harness and, if necessary, will replace the harness.

Notes
Owner notification began during november 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf states toyota distributor at 1-800-444-1074.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).