Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #08V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V162000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 662,178 affected units, WINDOW REGULATOR BOLTS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. the driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. the recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V162000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2008-04-10T00:00:00

Subject: Window regulator bolts

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 662,178

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 80A 07273

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. the driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.

Consequence Summary: The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. the recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V162000

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Created At: 1742808662

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