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1997 Toyota Previa

Component

Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a modified air breather plug to prevent such oil loss.

1991 Toyota Previa

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

certain windshield wiper components are subject to premature failure due to insufficient strength to function under high load levels.

Corrective Action

the windshield wiper assembly can fail and ceaseoperation entirely, resulting in reduced driver visibility in inclement weather.

Recall Notes

install new wiper motors, certain wiper arm components, and retorque the wiper arm pivot.

1991 Toyota Previa

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Consequence of Defect

failure of a specific electronic component in the radios causes an electrical short circuit.

Corrective Action

if the failure occurs, it could result in a passengercompartment fire.

Recall Notes

repair the radio.