Toyota Recalls 418,570 Vehicles

jkash · 07-18-2006, 10:41 AM

Toyota Recalls 418,570 Vehicles

TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it was recalling 418,570 vehicles globally, including some Echo and Prius models sold in the U.S., over a faulty engine part.

The faulty part is the latest in a string of problems requiring recalls by Toyota, raising doubts over whether the automaker can maintain quality standards amid booming sales.

The recall affects 268,570 vehicles sold in Japan across 12 models manufactured in 2001, including Corollas, the compact cars Vitz and Platz and the hybrid Prius, the company said in a statement submitted to Japan's Transport Ministry.

The recall also affects about 150,000 cars sold overseas, mainly in the United States and Canada, Toyota spokeswoman Shiori Hashimoto said. These autos were also manufactured in 2001.

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brandon · 07-18-2006, 10:48 AM

I like the MSNBC version of the article:

Quote:

Toyota recalls over 418,000 vehicles</span>
Automaker's hybrid Prius model eyed for faulty engine part[/b]

The total number of affected US Prii is <span style="color:#FF0000">8,476!!! What? The Echo and Yaris? Oh yeah - 24,490. Almost forgot.

And everytime the word "Prius" is mentioned, it's always a "hybrid Prius." Thanks for pointing out the obvious, MSNBC/AP. Now how about mentioning the fact that the recall has absolutely nothing to do with the hybrid system?

**efusco** · 07-18-2006, 10:52 AM

faulty turbine in the ICE....sounds like it only affects a handful of Prii early ('01-'02)Model years.

*edit original post...

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 07-18-2006, 10:53 AM

"The recall comes after police investigated three Toyota officials on suspicion of professional negligence in allegedly shirking recalls for eight years and not fixing a defect that may have caused an accident."

Wow! If we had that type of system here in the US, I think the Help Wanted section would be full of perpetually running “Officials Wanted” advertisements for GM and Ford.

Jonnycat26 · 07-18-2006, 10:57 AM

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Wow! If we had that type of system here in the US, I think the Help Wanted section would be full of perpetually running “Officials Wanted” advertisements for GM and Ford.

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Really? I don't know of any recall that's been sat on for over 10 years in the US. Toyota is getting the black eye they truly deserve on this.

finman · 07-18-2006, 11:05 AM

where's it say 2004-05 Priii? I read it as 2001 Prii are affected, and just for the oil-leak engine part. The turbine was for vans (hino)? and what would be the turbine, the fan at the front of the engine?

cheers,

Curt.

PS I'm sure this will affect sales...not! And to be sure, it's not good for ANY car company to shirk their recalls, but Ford has to be forced to litigation to do theirs. Really, google it. It's true.

brandon · 07-18-2006, 11:05 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jonnycat26 @ Jul 18 2006, 09:57 AM) [snapback]288133[/snapback]</div>

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...Toyota is getting the black eye they truly deserve on this.
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Here we go again.

If anyone has access to VIN ranges when they become available, it would be appreciated.

DaveinOlyWA · 07-18-2006, 11:14 AM

the good year tire recall was almost 10 years and would never had happened if no one had died over it

galaxee · 07-18-2006, 11:31 AM

from the first article:
"The recall also affects about 150,000 cars sold overseas, mainly in the United States and Canada, Toyota spokeswoman Shiori Hashimoto said. These autos were also manufactured in 2001."

looks like this is only for vehicles manufactured in 01.

jkash · 07-18-2006, 11:42 AM

Here's more info:

Toyota Announces Special Service Campaign on Selected Echo and Prius Vehicles

TORRANCE, Calif., July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to replace the crankshaft position sensor on certain 2001 through early 2002 model year Echo and Prius vehicles. The connector for the crankshaft position sensor may become disconnected.

The campaign, which does not involve any hybrid components, involves approximately 34,700 vehicles (26,200 Echo and 8,500 Prius) in the U.S. There have been no reported cases of accidents or injuries related to the affected vehicles, and no cases of this condition have been reported to Toyota in the U.S.

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07-18-2006, 10:41 AM	#1
jkash Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 857 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Toyota Recalls 418,570 Vehicles TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it was recalling 418,570 vehicles globally, including some Echo and Prius models sold in the U.S., over a faulty engine part. The faulty part is the latest in a string of problems requiring recalls by Toyota, raising doubts over whether the automaker can maintain quality standards amid booming sales. The recall affects 268,570 vehicles sold in Japan across 12 models manufactured in 2001, including Corollas, the compact cars Vitz and Platz and the hybrid Prius, the company said in a statement submitted to Japan's Transport Ministry. The recall also affects about 150,000 cars sold overseas, mainly in the United States and Canada, Toyota spokeswoman Shiori Hashimoto said. These autos were also manufactured in 2001. Read more. __________________ Jeff Mr. Kash's Prius Page

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efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,047 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	faulty turbine in the ICE....sounds like it only affects a handful of Prii early ('01-'02)Model years. *edit original post...

07-18-2006, 10:53 AM	#4
Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,012 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 15 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 0	"The recall comes after police investigated three Toyota officials on suspicion of professional negligence in allegedly shirking recalls for eight years and not fixing a defect that may have caused an accident." Wow! If we had that type of system here in the US, I think the Help Wanted section would be full of perpetually running “Officials Wanted” advertisements for GM and Ford.

07-18-2006, 11:05 AM	#6
finman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 931 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	where's it say 2004-05 Priii? I read it as 2001 Prii are affected, and just for the oil-leak engine part. The turbine was for vans (hino)? and what would be the turbine, the fan at the front of the engine? cheers, Curt. PS I'm sure this will affect sales...not! And to be sure, it's not good for ANY car company to shirk their recalls, but Ford has to be forced to litigation to do theirs. Really, google it. It's true.

07-18-2006, 11:14 AM	#8
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,529 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	the good year tire recall was almost 10 years and would never had happened if no one had died over it

07-18-2006, 11:31 AM	#9
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,027 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	from the first article: "The recall also affects about 150,000 cars sold overseas, mainly in the United States and Canada, Toyota spokeswoman Shiori Hashimoto said. These autos were also manufactured in 2001." looks like this is only for vehicles manufactured in 01.

07-18-2006, 11:42 AM	#10
jkash Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 857 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Here's more info: Toyota Announces Special Service Campaign on Selected Echo and Prius Vehicles TORRANCE, Calif., July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to replace the crankshaft position sensor on certain 2001 through early 2002 model year Echo and Prius vehicles. The connector for the crankshaft position sensor may become disconnected. The campaign, which does not involve any hybrid components, involves approximately 34,700 vehicles (26,200 Echo and 8,500 Prius) in the U.S. There have been no reported cases of accidents or injuries related to the affected vehicles, and no cases of this condition have been reported to Toyota in the U.S. Read more.