NHTSA Recall 13V429000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V429000; Date: Sep. 26, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Toyota Sienna; 2005 Toyota Sienna; 2007 Toyota Sienna; 2008 Toyota Sienna; 2009 Toyota Sienna
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 614,722
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 2014
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