Toyota Recalling 539,000 vehicles

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 04-09-2008, 01:46 PM

http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/09/news...ion=2008040913

Toyota recalling 539,500 vehicles
Japanese automaker says a bolt problem in the doors of 2003-2004 Corolla and Matrix models could cause windows to shatter.
Last Updated: April 9, 2008: 1:17 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 539,500 Corolla and Matrix passenger cars in the United States because the bolts in the power window system can become loose and ultimately cause a window to shatter.

Toyota said Wednesday it had received reports of 143 cases in which the bolts at the bottom of the power window assembly became loose, caused the window to rattle or led to the window breaking.

Toyota spokesman Joe Tetherow said there had been one minor accident and 15 injuries reported. He said he did not know how many complaints Toyota had received of windows shattering.

The recall involves 2003-2004 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with power windows. Vehicles with manual windows are not part of the recall.

The automaker said if the window bolts become loose, motorists may hear an abnormal noise from the driver or front passenger door while operating the power windows.

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SirRaven · 04-09-2008, 01:52 PM

I wonder if this will affect the Vibe as well?

BPGTim · 04-09-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SirRaven

I wonder if this will affect the Vibe as well?

I will keep checking but nothing announced in GM Dealerworld Messenger.

rbarrios · 04-09-2008, 02:44 PM

wasnt there a post some weeks ago on the vibes and toys having the windows shatter

jkennedy293 · 04-09-2008, 03:00 PM

I'm surprised Toyota isn't calling this a "warranty enhancement" since that's what they call their other recalls.

hotrod1949 · 04-09-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jkennedy293

I'm surprised Toyota isn't calling this a "warranty enhancement" since that's what they call their other recalls.

Probably because they can blame this one on a vendor, better yet, an American vendor.

megeebee · 04-09-2008, 03:17 PM

Good.

chevydlrmn · 04-09-2008, 03:22 PM

not the worst problem, but not good for them.

2000GTPBROTHER · 04-09-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1949

Probably because they can blame this one on a vendor, better yet, an American vendor.

Aren't they blaming it on the customer?

The press release makes it sound like the glass is only breaking if the customer doesn't bring the car in after hearing the noise getting worse and worse.

Probably didn't tell GM, so GM will be a day or two behind getting their paperwork in for a Vibe recall.

lowsl2 · 04-09-2008, 03:25 PM

I haven't heard anything about this at my plant (Nummi). Probably a supplier issue. But, I'm sure Toyota will find a way to ding us for it though...

FenwickHockey65 · 04-09-2008, 03:29 PM

Well well well...looks like GM and Ford aren't the only one with recalls...who knew?
The bad news is that this will most likely affect the Vibe as well.

BPGTim · 04-09-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rbarrios

wasnt there a post some weeks ago on the vibes and toys having the windows shatter

Nothing active regarding Vibe. Only Vibe related message is product inhancement info for 2009 Model

hrcslam · 04-09-2008, 03:41 PM

Maybe GM noticed the problem before they sold the car and has already fixed it? Or they noticed the complaints and fixed it before they sold the cars? It's a possibility.

vsd · 04-09-2008, 03:44 PM

Good, I'll be taking mine in to get fixed around mid-May. I would hate to have the glass shatter on me.

pwoods · 04-09-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rbarrios

wasnt there a post some weeks ago on the vibes and toys having the windows shatter

There was, though I think it was more like a few months ago. I responded to the thread, as my wife's vibe has this problem. At times it sounds like the glass is about to break when moving the window.

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FenwickHockey65 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 4,843	Re: Toyota Recalling 539,000 vehicles Well well well...looks like GM and Ford aren't the only one with recalls...who knew? The bad news is that this will most likely affect the Vibe as well. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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hrcslam 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Sprins, CO Drives: 2001 Chevy Suburban Rollin on 22's Posts: 900	Re: Toyota Recalling 539,000 vehicles Maybe GM noticed the problem before they sold the car and has already fixed it? Or they noticed the complaints and fixed it before they sold the cars? It's a possibility. __________________ "That's the new GM, may it long live" -Washington Times. Only an American Car can have 500+hp, go from 0-60 in under 4 secs., top out at almost 200mph, and still get 24 mpg (2008 standards). Volt=Electric Car (it is a series hybrid.............sometimes) An Electric Car Always. If you got a chance check out http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597944 and rate my ride plz. 2001 Chevy Suburban (The one in the Avatar) 2006 Saturn Ion (wifes car)

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vsd 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under the California Sun Posts: 2,689	Re: Toyota Recalling 539,000 vehicles Good, I'll be taking mine in to get fixed around mid-May. I would hate to have the glass shatter on me. Last edited by vsd : 04-09-2008 at 07:27 PM.

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