Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #04V181000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V181000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 366,572 affected units, TOYOTA/CHILD PROTECTION LOCK ON SIDE DOORS, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles have a child protection lock (cpl) system on both of the rear side doors. when an operator of the vehicle closes the door very hard with the cpl lever set to the lock position, there is a possibility that the lever may contact the body panel, causing the cpl lever to move into the unlock position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will shorten the cpl lever. owner notification began may 7, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V181000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2004-04-15T00:00:00
Subject: Toyota/child protection lock on side doors
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 366,572

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SSC 40B
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles have a child protection lock (cpl) system on both of the rear side doors. when an operator of the vehicle closes the door very hard with the cpl lever set to the lock position, there is a possibility that the lever may contact the body panel, causing the cpl lever to move into the unlock position.
Consequence Summary: This condition could allow the door to be opened with the inside while the operator believes that the cpl was activated. if the door were opened from the inside while the vehicle was in motion, an occupant could fall out and be injured.
Corrective Action: Dealers will shorten the cpl lever. owner notification began may 7, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V181000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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