Toyota is recalling 614,722 Siennas that have been on the road for 4 years to 10 years.
Does it seem like Toyota is 'pro-active'?
Not all Toyotas have problem....if you're one of the 'unlucky' who gets stuck with a problematic Toyota, Toyota is unresponsive. Where in the complaints posted on the NHTSA web site is there ANY indication of Toyota stepping forward to correct a problem?
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Report Receipt Date: SEP 26, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V429000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 614,722
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
- TOYOTASIENNA2004-2005,2007-2009
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
SUMMARY:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of Park position without depressing the brake pedal.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the shift lever is moved out of the Park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or Neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
REMEDY:
Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late October 2013. When parts are available, owners will be sent a second notice and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to
www.safercar.gov.
