Toyota Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #97V056000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V056000 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Includes 707 affected units, TOYOTA/FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Due to a clearance between the oil separator plate and the differential housing of the front differential unit, oil leakage at the air breather plug can occur, when the vehicle is operated continuously above 75 miles per hour.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a modified air breather plug to prevent such oil loss.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V056000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1997-04-04T00:00:00

Subject: Toyota/front differential

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 707

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Due to a clearance between the oil separator plate and the differential housing of the front differential unit, oil leakage at the air breather plug can occur, when the vehicle is operated continuously above 75 miles per hour.

Consequence Summary: Oil leakage will result in a sufficiently low oil supply to cause bearing damage to the front differential unit leading to eventual seizure of the unit increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a modified air breather plug to prevent such oil loss.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d4vm-2qbm_zdyc

NHTSA ID: 97V056000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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