NHTSA Recall 97V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V056000; Date: Apr. 4, 1997
Oil leakage will result in a sufficiently low oil supply to cause bearing damage to the front differential unit leading to eventual seizure of the unit increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Toyota Previa
Component: Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 707
Recall Summary:
Due to a clearance between the oil separator plate and the differential housing of the front differential unit, oil leakage at the air breather plug can occur, when the vehicle is operated continuously above 75 miles per hour.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a modified air breather plug to prevent such oil loss.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin late-April 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 1997
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