Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V220000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V220000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 16,497 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An unused harness connector for power windows, power door locks and sunroof was improperly routed under the floor carpet in the left kick panel. If the vehicle is operated in cold weather conditions where large amounts of road salts are used, the salt water or snow carried into the vehicle by the driver's shoes can penetrate the carpet and drip onto the connector resulting in the formation of a salt bridge between the terminals.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the unused harness connector.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V220000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Report Received Date: 1994-11-08T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical system:wiring
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 16,497

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: An unused harness connector for power windows, power door locks and sunroof was improperly routed under the floor carpet in the left kick panel. If the vehicle is operated in cold weather conditions where large amounts of road salts are used, the salt water or snow carried into the vehicle by the driver's shoes can penetrate the carpet and drip onto the connector resulting in the formation of a salt bridge between the terminals.
Consequence Summary: This causes an electrical short inside the harness, and can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the unused harness connector.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x86b.pgu7_xqpu
NHTSA ID: 94V220000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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