Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V039000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 16,036 affected units, STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The secondary hood latch mechanism has a narrow clearance between internal parts which, over time, accumulate dust or other foreign matter and cause the latch to not engage properly.

Corrective Action

Lexus dealers will replace the secondary hood latch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V039000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1994-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:hood assembly:latches

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 16,036

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The secondary hood latch mechanism has a narrow clearance between internal parts which, over time, accumulate dust or other foreign matter and cause the latch to not engage properly.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs and the primary latch is not properly engaged, the hood could open suddenly without warning, blocking the vision of the driver, which could cause an accident.

Corrective Action: Lexus dealers will replace the secondary hood latch.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5p2g~ix5u-hbvi

NHTSA ID: 94V039000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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