| Vehicle |
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA |
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| Manufacturer |
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
n/a |
| Recalled on |
6/3/2008 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/4/2008 |
| # Affected |
196,222 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
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| Description |
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW. |
| Consequences |
IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371. |
| Notes |
TOYOTA NO. 80C.THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE. |
| See also |
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA Recall for STRUCTURE
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA Recall for SEATS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 24, 2009 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TOYOTA: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE POWER FUNCTION OF THE SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERATIVE. *PE
Jun 24, 2009 - 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
TOYOTA: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE POWER FUNCTION OF THE SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERATIVE. *PE
Mar 17, 2009 - 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
TOYOTA: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES BECOMING INOPERATIVE AFTER VEHICLE HAS COLD SOAKED IN SUBFREEZING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES. *PE UPDAT
Nov 08, 2008 - 140000 AIR BAGS
TOYOTA: FOR VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B0111 AND/OR B0116, A NEW SERVICE PART HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR 05-08 MODEL YEAR SIENNA VEHICLES. *PE
Jul 01, 2008 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MOBILITY CONVERTED VEHICLE SERVICE INFORMATION. *PE
Apr 02, 2008 - 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: SRS LIGHT [ON] - DTC B0111/B0116 - OPEN SIDE SQUIB CIRCUIT. *NJ UPDATED 5/1/08. *NJ
Mar 10, 2008 - 162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM - WARRANTY COVERAGE EXTENSION FOR THE BACK DOOR STAYS (REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS) ON CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2006 MY SIENNA VEHICLES. *NJ
Mar 06, 2008 - 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM - WARRANTY COVERAGE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2006 MODEL YEAR SIENNA MODELS BACK DOOR STAY (REAR LIFTGATE STRUT). *NJ
Feb 29, 2008 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER BACK DOOR & POWER SLIDING DOOR DIFFICULT CLOSE. *NJ
Jan 25, 2008 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM - WARRANTY COVERAGE EXTENSION FOR THE FRONT DOOR CHECK ON CERTAIN 2004-2007 MY SIENNA VEHICLES. *NJ
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