2004-2006 Toyota Sienna recall: hatchback/liftgate
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 3, 2008. It covers about 196,222 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 196,222
- reported
- Jun 3, 2008
- owners notified
- Aug 4, 2008
- related complaints
- 1,722
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
- What is wrong
- Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 196,222 my 2004-2006 toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power rear liftgate struts. The gas struts used to help lift and support the rear power liftgate could wear out sooner than expected. As the gas struts deteriorate, the performance of the liftgate will begin to degrade and the power rear liftgate will operate more slowly than when the gas struts were new.
- Risk
- If not repaired, the gas struts may not be able to support the weight of the liftgate when it is open eventually, the gas struts could deteriorate to the point that the liftgate will fall about ten inches after it reaches the fully open position, at which point the power motor will engage and power the liftgate to the fully closed position. This condition may cause injury to a person who is struck by the liftgate when it falls or when it is closing.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gas struts with newly designed gas struts that have a longer service life. The campaign began on august 8, 2008, and will be mailed in three phases ending in late december 2008. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371.
Recall number 08V244000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Sienna 2004-2006 200420052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,722 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 08V244000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna hatchback/liftgate?
Yes. Recall 08V244000, reported on June 3, 2008, covers about 196,222 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V244000?
Dealers will replace the gas struts with newly designed gas struts that have a longer service life. The campaign began on august 8, 2008, and will be mailed in three phases ending in late december 2008. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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