Toyota · 1980–1999
Tercel Recalls
3 known recalls affecting the Toyota Tercel (1980–1999). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.
Toyota Tercel Recalls
Summary
Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Summary
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.108 - LIGHTING. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS WITH OTHER THAN KOITO BRAND BULBS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: HEADLIGHT BULBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND NON-KOITO BULBS REPLACED WITH KOITO BULBS. ALSO CAUTION LABELS TO BE PLACED ON THE HEADLIGHT WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS.
Summary
VEHICLES LOCATED ONTARIO, QUEBEC AND THE MARITIME PROVINCES. IN AREAS OF HIGH CORROSION, THE REAR CONTROL ARM THAT SUPPORTS THE REAR WHEEL MAY RUST. SHOULD THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO BE DRIVEN UNDER SEVERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS THE RUSTING WILL PROGRESS AND THE CONTROL ARMS COULD DEFORM THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE OPERATION.
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