Toyota Motor Corp. announced a voluntary safety recall in an official statement regarding 600,000 first and second-generation Sienna minivans that are prone to unwanted corrosion on the cable that fastens the spare tire to the vehicle.
“Toyota is currently working to develop a remedy for this condition. Until this remedy is developed, customers will receive an interim notice instructing them to bring their vehicle to a dealership for a preliminary inspection,” a company statement said.
Toyota has determined that the cable securing the spare tire to the bottom of the vehicle can become faulty when exposed to winter road conditions. Salt from winter roads can cause the cables to corrode and break which poses a threat to motorists when the spare tire separates from the vehicle in traffic.
Sienna owners who would like a new cable installed are encouraged to visit their local Toyota dealership for free assistance in the matter.
“Toyota is listening to its customers attentively, and we want to make sure their voices are heard. As part of that commitment, we are providing free inspections of the spare tire carrier cable even in states that are not included in this recall. We are also working diligently to develop a remedy as soon as possible,” said Steve St. Angelo, Toyota Chief Quality Officer for North America, in a press release.
The Toyota Sienna’s primary location of production is in Princeton, Indiana where it has been in production since 1997. The first model was released in 1998 to replace the Previa in the U.S. market.
Japan-based Toyota, the world’s largest automaker by volume, has seen its reputation take a hit in recent months as it recalled almost 9 million vehicles globally over the last four months related to safety issues surrounding the gas pedal, steering column, and braking system in vehicles.
“Toyota is currently working to develop a remedy for this condition. Until this remedy is developed, customers will receive an interim notice instructing them to bring their vehicle to a dealership for a preliminary inspection,” a company statement said.
Toyota has determined that the cable securing the spare tire to the bottom of the vehicle can become faulty when exposed to winter road conditions. Salt from winter roads can cause the cables to corrode and break which poses a threat to motorists when the spare tire separates from the vehicle in traffic.
Sienna owners who would like a new cable installed are encouraged to visit their local Toyota dealership for free assistance in the matter.
“Toyota is listening to its customers attentively, and we want to make sure their voices are heard. As part of that commitment, we are providing free inspections of the spare tire carrier cable even in states that are not included in this recall. We are also working diligently to develop a remedy as soon as possible,” said Steve St. Angelo, Toyota Chief Quality Officer for North America, in a press release.
The Toyota Sienna’s primary location of production is in Princeton, Indiana where it has been in production since 1997. The first model was released in 1998 to replace the Previa in the U.S. market.
Japan-based Toyota, the world’s largest automaker by volume, has seen its reputation take a hit in recent months as it recalled almost 9 million vehicles globally over the last four months related to safety issues surrounding the gas pedal, steering column, and braking system in vehicles.
