1999 TOYOTA RAV4 RECALL - #98V279000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 TOYOTA RAV4 |
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| Manufacturer |
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/28/1998 - 10/9/1998 |
| Recalled on |
11/9/1998 |
| Influenced by |
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/13/1998 |
| # Affected |
1,519 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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). |
| See also |
1999 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
1999 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
1999 TOYOTA RAV4 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, ROTOR
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Aug 15, 2005 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
'00 RAV4 ENGINE REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM711-U1. *TT '99 RAV4. 00400-RM668-U1. *TT
May 01, 2003 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT IN 5TH GEAR. *TT
Feb 07, 2002 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT COMPLETE FULL CHARGE. *YD
Oct 25, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING BRANICK SPRING ADAPTER. *ET
Oct 24, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *YH
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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Comments
9/12/2010 - New owner of old car
I just adopted a 1999 Rav4 a few months ago. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I was left in a strange place with a broken down heap I had just spent $900.00 "repairing".
I went to the local used car lot and IMMEDIATELY fell in love with this car (I'm sitting in it ad I type this on my iPod).
I couldn't be happier with this choice. It males me thankful that my car broke down
This car is slow getting started. But that's my only complaint. Two previous owners who took good care of the vehicle. Gas mileage is better than my Ford Escort.