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2005 Toyota Sienna

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

on certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. the affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.

Corrective Action

if the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2004 Toyota Sienna

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

on certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. the affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.

Corrective Action

if the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2004 Toyota Sienna

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, a part of the fuel tank may become damaged when crashed in the insurance institute for highway safetyøs (iihs) 40 mph frontal offset crash test conditions, due to the severe impact forces generated.

Corrective Action

if the fuel tank becomes damaged and fuel leakage occurs, a fire may result in the presence of an ignition source.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank. owner notification began august 1, 2003. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2001 Toyota Sienna

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. owner notification began april 9, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

1999 Toyota Sienna

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft Controller

Consequence of Defect

equipment description: aftermarket theft deterrent systems used on 1998-1998 toyota rav4, avalon, and sienna model vehicles distributed by southeast toyota distributors, inc. in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, north and south carolina. the alarm wiring harness plugs into the vehicle's ignition switch and the vehicle's ignition switch wiring harness plugs into the alarm harness to complete the circuit. a percentage of the female terminals used in the alarm connector were found to be defective, causing an "open circuit" condition when mated to the male ignition switch terminals.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components such as the dash warning lights and/or hvac fan speed controls. also, the vehicle may not run smoothly and could stall.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the date code label on the security system harness and any displaying the manufacturing/final date code will be replaced with newly produced harnesses. the date codes are: rav4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; sienna - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; and avalon - 6/30/98, 7/1/98, 8/31/98, 9/1/98, 9/2/98, and 9/3/98.

1998 Toyota Sienna

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft Controller

Consequence of Defect

equipment description: aftermarket theft deterrent systems used on 1998-1998 toyota rav4, avalon, and sienna model vehicles distributed by southeast toyota distributors, inc. in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, north and south carolina. the alarm wiring harness plugs into the vehicle's ignition switch and the vehicle's ignition switch wiring harness plugs into the alarm harness to complete the circuit. a percentage of the female terminals used in the alarm connector were found to be defective, causing an "open circuit" condition when mated to the male ignition switch terminals.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components such as the dash warning lights and/or hvac fan speed controls. also, the vehicle may not run smoothly and could stall.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the date code label on the security system harness and any displaying the manufacturing/final date code will be replaced with newly produced harnesses. the date codes are: rav4 - 6/24/98, 6/25/98, 6/26/98; sienna - 6/25/98, 6/26/98; and avalon - 6/30/98, 7/1/98, 8/31/98, 9/1/98, 9/2/98, and 9/3/98.