Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #06V266000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V266000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 34,771 affected units, CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. the wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. the recall began on july 26, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V266000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2006-07-19T00:00:00

Subject: Crankshaft position sensor

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 34,771

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 60G

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. the wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

Consequence Summary: Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. the connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. the recall began on july 26, 2006. owners may 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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SID: row-jixz_3tuh_kyqm

NHTSA ID: 06V266000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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