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Steering recall in UK

Discussion in 'International Owners' started by Oxo, Jul 4, 2006.

  1. Oxo

    Oxo New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(justkroozin @ May 30 2006, 06:44 AM) [snapback]262663[/snapback]</div>
    I thought sreering recall letters were being sent out by dealers from the beginning of June but I have not heard of anyone in the UK getting one yet.
    Has any UK or Irish owner had a recall?
     
    #1 Oxo, Jul 4, 2006
  2. Solar Hydro

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    I'm in Belgium and received the steering column recall letter today (7 July 2006).

    Solar Hydro
     
    #2 Solar Hydro, Jul 7, 2006
  3. tripp

    tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it?

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    Yep, I just got one about a week ago. Gotta schedule an appointment with the dealer.
     
    #3 tripp, Jul 8, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tripp @ Jul 8 2006, 11:13 PM) [snapback]283072[/snapback]</div>

    I got my letter (Germany) about 2 weeks ago. Went into the local dealer for a quick inspection so they could then order the bits (took 15 minutes) and had the work done today (90 minutes including getting a replacement centre arm console as the material was coming loose).
     
    #4 victor, Aug 7, 2006
  5. pinball

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    My letter came through last week.
    When I rang my local Toyota they said they'd only just got a notification about it too.
    My appointment is Mon 25th Sept. They said this was the inspection job to determine what needs to be done so they can order the parts - also to ensure if EVie is safe to drive or not.
    Steering seems absolutely fine.
    Here's hoping ..........
    Pinball
     
    #5 pinball, Sep 24, 2006
  6. Oxo

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Oxo @ Jul 4 2006, 01:06 PM) [snapback]281059[/snapback]</div>

    Got mine today.

    It didn't come from the local dealer but from Toyota's national office in the UK (maybe it's regional if there's more than one).

    Not a 'steering recall' but "a modification...under an Official Safety Recall Programme".
    Not a 'replacement' but "we would like to perform a revision to your vehicle".

    I've heard of revised books, revised programmes, etc, but never a revised vehicle!

    Next time I get a builder or a decorator to do some work in my house I'll say I'd like "a revised house".
     
    #6 Oxo, Sep 25, 2006
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