**SAFETY RECALL!! 06-07 YARIS HB & SEDANS**

[slvryaris]

My lack of sleep and being on the internet too much at all times of the night due to the snow and ice covering Indiana led me to find this.

I am seeing that it is a seat belt recall, but it looks like its only in the foreign markets.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090128/bs_nm/us_toyota_recall

[mikenacarato]

"It will also recall a combined 830,000 units of the Vitz subcompact, called Yaris in many markets, and Belta exported to Europe, North America and other markets, a spokeswoman said"

:( .... i guess my '09 is good though :biggrin:

[ZING]

The '09's are good? Imagine having to send my Yaris all the way from here. Would probably never see it again.

[mikenacarato]

it says in there built from Jan. 05 - Apr. 08. Sounds like the Pre-09 models to me. 09 models are not usually made until late 08

[ZING]

^ Thanks.

[cleong]

The Yaris is affected:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/8330383

[mikenacarato]

i could have sword this was just posted about 30 mins ago by someone else

[cleong]

Apologies; I didn't notice there was a thread in Off-topic section. Given it is Yaris-related I only checked in this forum.

[IsLNdbOi]

I am seeing that it is a seat belt recall, but it looks like its only in the foreign markets.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090128/bs_nm/us_toyota_recall


Probably your lack of sleep, but:

It will also recall a combined 830,000 units of the Vitz subcompact, called Yaris in many markets, and Belta exported to Europe, North America and other markets, a spokeswoman said.

[mikenacarato]

rgr..no harm done. just glad it doesnt apply to my yaris. :)

[Yawesh]

The Yaris is affected:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/8330383

thanks for the info. this is the right and preferred place to place this topic anyway. :headbang:

[Yawesh]

Probably your lack of sleep, but:

exactly - North American pre-09 units ARE affected and it can be seatbelt, and/or Exhaust too

[Yawesh]

u know that hanger by the rear that hangs the exhaust. i'm betting it's that part.

as for seatbelt...........hmmmmm

[REM]

Did you get a recall or something?

[REM]

Now I get it... I just read about the recall...

[ashinyobject]

rgr..no harm done. just glad it doesnt apply to my yaris. :)


Me too!

[Bob_VT]

IF your car is re-called .......

You will receive a letter in the mail.........

or

Ask the dealer to check by running your VIN


Many times when there is a recall .....the dealer does not have the parts yet! :rolleyes:

[MadMax]

Please keep posting updates to this thread. I suspect Sprocket will be affected and this is usually a better source of information than my local Toyota dealership!

Cheers! M2

[gid]

here's the recall info from TOYOTA U.S.A. PRESSROOM , http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/safety-recall-yaris.aspx .

[Tamago]

i could have sword this was just posted about 30 mins ago by someone else


i didnt read the article, but what exactly is the issue with the belts?

[gid]

i didnt read the article, but what exactly is the issue with the belts? click on the address above , gives explanation .

[MadMax]

To make it easier on everyone...


Toyota Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles

Torrance, Calif., January 28, 2009 – – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will launch a Safety Recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 134,900 Yaris vehicles sold in the United States.

The Yaris is equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners that retract the seat belts to begin absorbing the occupant’s forward momentum when a severe frontal impact is detected. On 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris, Toyota has determined that the seat belt pretensioner deployment may affect the sound insulating foam in the center pillar, following a collision.

There are no reported cases of this condition in the United States and no other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved.

Toyota will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Safety Recall notification via first-class mail beginning in early February. Owners are requested to contact their local Toyota dealer for repair. The repair will take approximately one hour, depending on the dealer’s workload.

Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

So my 2008 HB is not affected. Sweet! But what about the exhaust recall?

Cheers! M2

[PaidTimeOff]

To make it easier on everyone...

So my 2008 HB is not affected. Sweet! But what about the exhaust recall?

Cheers! M2

HOORAY! hopefully I don't receive a letter about the exhaust...

[Danish Yaris]

Hi

I work at a Toyota dealership in Denmark and there has only been 3 incidents with the seat belts fireing up the car by collision worldwide.

I haven´t got any info on the exhaust, so maybe that´s not in the Danish market, but they rapported it in the radio.

Regards Steven.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Many times when there is a recall .....the dealer does not have the parts yet! :rolleyes:

MOSTLY due to the fact that parts manager/s failed to order parts ahead of time. they are provided a list of vin numbers that were sold through dealer and are affected WAY before letters go out to customers.....

[gid]

here's more input . www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28891251 . Cars manufactured JANUARY 25th > APRIL 2008 . Figures , quite sure both our '08s were built in that period of time . Makes me think if those with rough idling YARIS might be due to the defective E.G.R. . :iono: . Or defective motor mounts ? :iono: Or other . :iono: . TOYOTA is getting to big for their britches . More about quantity than quality . Think they'd learn something from the AMERICAN car manufacturers dilemma :bonk: . Partly from poor reliability . :stupid:

[Red Horse]

Omg! I have to return everything to stock again, before going to the dealer.

[SilverBack]

Okay I kinda see what the deal is with the insulation foam catching fire, but anyone know what the exhaust recall is all about?

[staypuft]

aww wtf, i swapped out my seats and exhaust, will they still fix that recall thing if it is modded? i know it says seat belt but you know how dealers are once they see its not oem?

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

aww wtf, i swapped out my seats and exhaust, will they still fix that recall thing if it is modded? i know it says seat belt but you know how dealers are once they see its not oem?

FYI: there is no exhaust correction from toyota as of yet........

[gid]

I've talked to several '07 YARIS owners who said they could smell exhaust within the cabin of the car . This could be due to the broken E.G.R. pipe that's mentioned in the RECALL . This may make the car run poorly as well ( rough idle ? ) . Plan to call several TOYOTA service centers on this issue . There's also a toll free phone number to call : 1-800-331-4331 . I'll report back with my findings .

[jamal1984]

oh %^&* my car is definitely in this recall thing. I hate it, doing to much to it, and i got all kind of stuffs in it.
So how long do you expect to receive a recall letter from them? can you call any dealers to check?

[gid]

called several service centers and said defective E.G.R could cause rough engine idle . Think we may have to take the sedan in for a physical :rolleyes: .

[Yawesh]

called several service centers and said defective E.G.R could cause rough engine idle . Think we may have to take the sedan in for a physical :rolleyes: .

i knew my young engine shouldn't be shaking that much! could it be related?

[gid]

i knew my young engine shouldn't be shaking that much! could it be related? anything is possible . Take it in and make copy of the recall info from www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28891251/ to present to them in service department . Should be inspected for free . Hope this helps . Good Luck .

[Yawesh]

anything is possible . Take it in and make copy of the recall info from www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28891251/ to present to them in service department . Should be inspected for free . Hope this helps . Good Luck .

are u sure i should do it now? or wait for the actual recall notice(if they send one to me)

i don't want some B.S. charge(stealerships are well known for it)

danks gid

[Jerkratt]

so im talking to my friend today and she goes did u read the thread on NJTuner.com? im like no why? she said yaris's go boom

From DetroitNews.com
Link to articalhttp://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090128/AUTO01/901280448/1148/rss25

Toyota recalls 130,000 U.S. Yaris cars
Dan Strumpf / Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Toyota is recalling 1.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a seat belt defect. The recall includes more than 130,000 Yaris models sold in the U.S.
Toyota Motor Sales USA says it is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 134,900 model-year 2006 and 2007 Yaris subcompact cars. The automaker says in severe front-end collisions, the seat belt is at risk of causing a foam pad in the vehicle to ignite.
Toyota spokesman Brian R. Lyons says no one has reported a case where that has actually happened.

He says consumers who own the vehicle will receive letters next week. They can then take the car to their dealer to perform an hour-long fix of the problem


From my friend who is a toyota tech (read below)

Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (Safety Recall)

Quality Compliance /TMS
Wayne Hutchinson
Approved By Gary Smith
Published on 01/28/2009 12:00 AM




Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (Safety Recall)

Certain 2006 Through 2007 Yaris Vehicles Center Pillar Sound Insulator

******URGENT******


On January 28, 2009, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles. The involved vehicles contain a Center Pillar Sound Insulator located underneath the driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners. In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the Center Pillar Sound Insulators. In the worst case, if the sound insulators ignite, this condition will result in a post-collision fire.


There are approximately 134,900 Yaris vehicles involved in this campaign. A dealer package including technical instructions, VIN list and reimbursement procedures will be mailed to dealers in late January, 2009. Dealers will be requested to modify the vehicle at NO CHARGE to customers. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The repair area is located behind the center pillar covers. There are no parts involved.


Toyota will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in early February, 2009. A Q&A has been attached for your reference.


Please direct all customer inquiries to the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service/Parts Manager.

In the event you are contacted by the News media, they should be directed to Brian Lyons (310) 468-2552 or John Hanson (310) 468-4718, in Toyota Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)


Please contact your District Service/Parts Manager if you have any further questions.







Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (SAFETY RECALL)

Certain 2006 through 2007 Model Year Yaris vehicles

Center Pillar Sound Insulator (Sponge)


Q1: What is the condition?

A1: The 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles are equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants.


The involved vehicles contain a Center Pillar Sound Insulator (Sponge) located underneath each front seatbelt pretensioner. In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the Center Pillar Sound Insulators.


Q2: What is the cause of this condition?

A2: The location of the Center Pillar Sound Insulator may cause it to be affected by the gas generated from the seat belt pretensioner in the event of a crash.


Q2a: Why was the Center Pillar Sound Insulator installed on the vehicle?

A2a: The Center Pillar Sound Insulator was installed to help reduce noise. However, the effect of the sound insulator is minimal on the actual vehicles.


Q3: Are there any warnings that this condition exists?

A3: No, there are no specific warnings that this condition exists.


Q4: Which and how many vehicles are involved?

A4: There are approximately 134,900 vehicles involved.

Affected Vehicle
Approx UIO

2006 through 2007 model year Yaris Hatchback
47,600

2007 model year Yaris Sedan
87,300



Q5: Are there any other Toyota or Lexus vehicles involved?

A5: No, this specific condition only affects certain 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles.


Q6: What is the production period of the affected vehicles?

A6: The affected vehicles were produced:

Model
Production Range

2006 through 2007 model year Yaris Hatchback
Late August 2005 Early April 2007

2007 model year Yaris Sedan
Early February 2006 Early April 2007



Q7: How many incidents of this condition have been reported?

A7: There have been no cases of this condition reported in the affected vehicles in the United States.


Q8: Have there been any accidents reported?

A8: No. There have been no accidents reported which relate to this condition.


Q9: What is Toyota going to do?

A9: Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a Safety Recall notification by first class mail beginning in early February, 2009. Toyota dealers will modify the involved vehicles at NO CHARGE to the customer.


Q10: How long will the repair take?

A10: The repair will take approximately one hour. However, depending upon the dealers work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.


Q10a: What is entailed in the modification?

A10a: Any Toyota dealer will modify the vehicle at NO CHARGE. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The repair location is behind the center pillars covers and will not be visible to the customer.


Q10b: Does the noise level inside of vehicles change after removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge)?

A10b: Toyota has confirmed that the vehicles interior noise level is not impacted by this modification.


Q11: What should an owner do if they experience the condition, or have immediate concerns about their vehicle?

A11: If an owner has any immediate concerns they are requested to contact their local Toyota dealer for diagnosis, and if applicable, repair.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

are u sure i should do it now? or wait for the actual recall notice(if they send one to me)

i don't want some B.S. charge(stealerships are well known for it)

danks gid

SEAT BELT notices go out the first week of feb. the exhaust concern HAS NOT been addresses as of yet.....

[mikenacarato]

and this is the 5th or 6th thread about this in the last 2 days?

[Jerkratt]

... really... my bad...

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

... really... my bad...

not to worry SEEING as you posted actual TOYOTA information that was sent to dealers.....

[Jerkratt]

this is the right spot? i mean this would be classified in this category... right

[YAR1S]

damn....

[KCALB SIRAY]

this is the right spot? i mean this would be classified in this category... right
http://www.dwingdwang.com/images/2007/09/dwingdwang_massive_huge_joint_weed_chronic_marijua na_pot_hot_girl_smoking_smoke_cigarette_sexy_babe_ burning_blazing.jpg

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

http://www.dwingdwang.com/images/2007/09/dwingdwang_massive_huge_joint_weed_chronic_marijua na_pot_hot_girl_smoking_smoke_cigarette_sexy_babe_ burning_blazing.jpg

:laugh::laugh: thats him dead on......

[jamal1984]

are u sure i should do it now? or wait for the actual recall notice(if they send one to me)

i don't want some B.S. charge(stealerships are well known for it)

danks gid

they will def milk you in some way. I should wait for my recall letter, they said it's will mail out early february.

[eht13]

I wonder if the "January 2005 to April 2008" date and the exhaust issue from the MSNBC article are just for Japan and maybe just for that Ractis model. The official Toyota US announcement says "On 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris", which does not match up to the other date range, and it also does not mention the exhaust issue.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

From my friend who is a toyota tech (read below)

Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (Safety Recall)

Quality Compliance /TMS
Wayne Hutchinson
Approved By Gary Smith
Published on 01/28/2009 12:00 AM




Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (Safety Recall)

Certain 2006 Through 2007 Yaris Vehicles Center Pillar Sound Insulator

******URGENT******


On January 28, 2009, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles. The involved vehicles contain a Center Pillar Sound Insulator located underneath the driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners. In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the Center Pillar Sound Insulators. In the worst case, if the sound insulators ignite, this condition will result in a post-collision fire.


There are approximately 134,900 Yaris vehicles involved in this campaign. A dealer package including technical instructions, VIN list and reimbursement procedures will be mailed to dealers in late January, 2009. Dealers will be requested to modify the vehicle at NO CHARGE to customers. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The repair area is located behind the center pillar covers. There are no parts involved.


Toyota will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in early February, 2009. A Q&A has been attached for your reference.


Please direct all customer inquiries to the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service/Parts Manager.

In the event you are contacted by the News media, they should be directed to Brian Lyons (310) 468-2552 or John Hanson (310) 468-4718, in Toyota Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)


Please contact your District Service/Parts Manager if you have any further questions.







Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (SAFETY RECALL)

Certain 2006 through 2007 Model Year Yaris vehicles

Center Pillar Sound Insulator (Sponge)


Q1: What is the condition?

A1: The 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles are equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants.


The involved vehicles contain a Center Pillar Sound Insulator (Sponge) located underneath each front seatbelt pretensioner. In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the Center Pillar Sound Insulators.


Q2: What is the cause of this condition?

A2: The location of the Center Pillar Sound Insulator may cause it to be affected by the gas generated from the seat belt pretensioner in the event of a crash.


Q2a: Why was the Center Pillar Sound Insulator installed on the vehicle?

A2a: The Center Pillar Sound Insulator was installed to help reduce noise. However, the effect of the sound insulator is minimal on the actual vehicles.


Q3: Are there any warnings that this condition exists?

A3: No, there are no specific warnings that this condition exists.


Q4: Which and how many vehicles are involved?

A4: There are approximately 134,900 vehicles involved.

Affected Vehicle
Approx UIO

2006 through 2007 model year Yaris Hatchback
47,600

2007 model year Yaris Sedan
87,300



Q5: Are there any other Toyota or Lexus vehicles involved?

A5: No, this specific condition only affects certain 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles.


Q6: What is the production period of the affected vehicles?

A6: The affected vehicles were produced:

Model
Production Range

2006 through 2007 model year Yaris Hatchback
Late August 2005 Early April 2007

2007 model year Yaris Sedan
Early February 2006 Early April 2007



Q7: How many incidents of this condition have been reported?

A7: There have been no cases of this condition reported in the affected vehicles in the United States.


Q8: Have there been any accidents reported?

A8: No. There have been no accidents reported which relate to this condition.


Q9: What is Toyota going to do?

A9: Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a Safety Recall notification by first class mail beginning in early February, 2009. Toyota dealers will modify the involved vehicles at NO CHARGE to the customer.


Q10: How long will the repair take?

A10: The repair will take approximately one hour. However, depending upon the dealers work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.


Q10a: What is entailed in the modification?

A10a: Any Toyota dealer will modify the vehicle at NO CHARGE. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The repair location is behind the center pillars covers and will not be visible to the customer.


Q10b: Does the noise level inside of vehicles change after removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge)?

A10b: Toyota has confirmed that the vehicles interior noise level is not impacted by this modification.


Q11: What should an owner do if they experience the condition, or have immediate concerns about their vehicle?

A11: If an owner has any immediate concerns they are requested to contact their local Toyota dealer for diagnosis, and if applicable, repair.

[jamal1984]

From my friend who is a toyota tech (read below)

Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (Safety Recall)

Quality Compliance /TMS
Wayne Hutchinson
Approved By Gary Smith
Published on 01/28/2009 12:00 AM




Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (Safety Recall)

Certain 2006 Through 2007 Yaris Vehicles Center Pillar Sound Insulator

******URGENT******


On January 28, 2009, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles. The involved vehicles contain a Center Pillar Sound Insulator located underneath the driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners. In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the Center Pillar Sound Insulators. In the worst case, if the sound insulators ignite, this condition will result in a post-collision fire.


There are approximately 134,900 Yaris vehicles involved in this campaign. A dealer package including technical instructions, VIN list and reimbursement procedures will be mailed to dealers in late January, 2009. Dealers will be requested to modify the vehicle at NO CHARGE to customers. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The repair area is located behind the center pillar covers. There are no parts involved.


Toyota will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Special Service Campaign notification letter sent via first class mail beginning in early February, 2009. A Q&A has been attached for your reference.


Please direct all customer inquiries to the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

If you are a dealership associate and have any questions, please contact your District Service/Parts Manager.

In the event you are contacted by the News media, they should be directed to Brian Lyons (310) 468-2552 or John Hanson (310) 468-4718, in Toyota Corporate Communications. (Please do not provide these numbers to customers or call if you are a dealer associate.)


Please contact your District Service/Parts Manager if you have any further questions.







Special Service Campaign (SSC) 90C (SAFETY RECALL)

Certain 2006 through 2007 Model Year Yaris vehicles

Center Pillar Sound Insulator (Sponge)


Q1: What is the condition?

A1: The 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles are equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants.


The involved vehicles contain a Center Pillar Sound Insulator (Sponge) located underneath each front seatbelt pretensioner. In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated may affect the Center Pillar Sound Insulators.


Q2: What is the cause of this condition?

A2: The location of the Center Pillar Sound Insulator may cause it to be affected by the gas generated from the seat belt pretensioner in the event of a crash.


Q2a: Why was the Center Pillar Sound Insulator installed on the vehicle?

A2a: The Center Pillar Sound Insulator was installed to help reduce noise. However, the effect of the sound insulator is minimal on the actual vehicles.


Q3: Are there any warnings that this condition exists?

A3: No, there are no specific warnings that this condition exists.


Q4: Which and how many vehicles are involved?

A4: There are approximately 134,900 vehicles involved.

Affected Vehicle
Approx UIO

2006 through 2007 model year Yaris Hatchback
47,600

2007 model year Yaris Sedan
87,300



Q5: Are there any other Toyota or Lexus vehicles involved?

A5: No, this specific condition only affects certain 2006 through 2007 model year Yaris vehicles.


Q6: What is the production period of the affected vehicles?

A6: The affected vehicles were produced:

Model
Production Range

2006 through 2007 model year Yaris Hatchback
Late August 2005 Early April 2007

2007 model year Yaris Sedan
Early February 2006 Early April 2007



Q7: How many incidents of this condition have been reported?

A7: There have been no cases of this condition reported in the affected vehicles in the United States.


Q8: Have there been any accidents reported?

A8: No. There have been no accidents reported which relate to this condition.


Q9: What is Toyota going to do?

A9: Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a Safety Recall notification by first class mail beginning in early February, 2009. Toyota dealers will modify the involved vehicles at NO CHARGE to the customer.


Q10: How long will the repair take?

A10: The repair will take approximately one hour. However, depending upon the dealers work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.


Q10a: What is entailed in the modification?

A10a: Any Toyota dealer will modify the vehicle at NO CHARGE. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The repair location is behind the center pillars covers and will not be visible to the customer.


Q10b: Does the noise level inside of vehicles change after removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge)?

A10b: Toyota has confirmed that the vehicles interior noise level is not impacted by this modification.


Q11: What should an owner do if they experience the condition, or have immediate concerns about their vehicle?

A11: If an owner has any immediate concerns they are requested to contact their local Toyota dealer for diagnosis, and if applicable, repair.

do you own a Nissan Titan? i'm sorry man, it's just a girl jumping her boobs around on the bottom. I saw one like that in a Titan Forum member.

[Yawesh]

thanks blueblazin, that's some good stuff!

when the exhaust thingy comes up, keep us updated!:bow:

[dg4rez]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28891251/


** DIDN'T SEE THIS WAS ALREADY POSTED, BUT HERES ANOTHER LINK I GUESS =P **



TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday it would recall more than 1.35 million Vitz and two other models globally to fix a defect in the seatbelt, a component in the exhaust system or both.

Subject to the recall in Japan are 525,898 Vitz, Belta and Ractis cars built from January 2005 to April 2008, Toyota said in a filing with the transport ministry.

Toyota also said it will recall a combined 830,000 units of the Vitz subcompact and Belta — called Yaris in many markets, including the United States — exported to Europe, North America and other countries.

One case of fire was reported in Japan due to the faulty seatbelt design, which could cause a noise-absorber device to melt when the seatbelt tensioner is activated in a collision, Toyota said.

No accident was reported in Japan from the defective exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) pipe, which could crack in the worst-case scenario and cause exhaust gases that fail to clear emissions standards to leak.

Toyota declined to disclose the estimated cost of the recalls.

Last week, Toyota overtook General Motors in global vehicle sales for the first time, bringing to an end GM’s 77-year run as the world’s largest automaker.

GM, now struggling to restructure under a $13.4 billion U.S. government bailout, had held the title as the global auto industry leader for over seven decades and used the line in its marketing.

But for 2008, Detroit-based GM said its sales decreased to 8.35 million vehicles, pressured by tightening credit and a slowdown that began in the United States and spread to emerging markets where GM has been stronger.

Earlier in the week, Toyota said its global sales for 2008 had slipped 4 percent to 8.97 million vehicles as it also battled a costly slowdown in key markets.

[Yawesh]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28891251/




TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday it would recall more than 1.35 million Vitz and two other models globally to fix a defect in the seatbelt, a component in the exhaust system or both.

Subject to the recall in Japan are 525,898 Vitz, Belta and Ractis cars built from January 2005 to April 2008, Toyota said in a filing with the transport ministry.

Toyota also said it will recall a combined 830,000 units of the Vitz subcompact and Belta — called Yaris in many markets, including the United States — exported to Europe, North America and other countries.

One case of fire was reported in Japan due to the faulty seatbelt design, which could cause a noise-absorber device to melt when the seatbelt tensioner is activated in a collision, Toyota said.

No accident was reported in Japan from the defective exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) pipe, which could crack in the worst-case scenario and cause exhaust gases that fail to clear emissions standards to leak.

Toyota declined to disclose the estimated cost of the recalls.

Last week, Toyota overtook General Motors in global vehicle sales for the first time, bringing to an end GM’s 77-year run as the world’s largest automaker.

GM, now struggling to restructure under a $13.4 billion U.S. government bailout, had held the title as the global auto industry leader for over seven decades and used the line in its marketing.

But for 2008, Detroit-based GM said its sales decreased to 8.35 million vehicles, pressured by tightening credit and a slowdown that began in the United States and spread to emerging markets where GM has been stronger.

Earlier in the week, Toyota said its global sales for 2008 had slipped 4 percent to 8.97 million vehicles as it also battled a costly slowdown in key markets.

ROFL

[PaidTimeOff]

is it yesterday morning already?

[Tamago]

srsly, does no one search before posting?

IBTL

[Yawesh]

srsly, does no one search before posting?

IBTL

ROFL it wasn't even a matter of searching! lol obvious op didn't even look at the main screen. op would have noticed the recall thread right on top of pg1

no harsh feelin's op!

[dg4rez]

srsly, does no one search before posting?

IBTL

sorry jeez lol, get out the protest signs :bs: and have a sit down, simple mistake.

[Tamago]

sorry jeez lol, get out the protest signs :bs: and have a sit down, simple mistake.

if it makes you feel better, you're not the first.. more like the 5th person to do this in the last 2 days ;)

[MadMax]

What recall? Did I miss something?

Cheers! M2

[PaidTimeOff]

we're just poking fun because so many people are doing it, nothing serious dd4rez. Just remember these steps:

1. Browse
2. Search
then
3. New thread

everyone will appreciate it ;)

[Black Yaris]

called the Toyota Dealer today, and they said the recalled do not affect any 08-09 models

[redyaris]

So it sounds like Toyota is simply ripping out this sponge thingy from beneath the front seat belt attachments.

Is this something we can do ourselves... I don't want to take my car into the dealer, have some guy in the service bay destroy my interior and poke around my car for such a thing as this.

One hour...right...i can see me spending 3-4 hours sitting around waiting for this to be done while they do god knows what that you dont see...oh not to mention the 'other' recommended services they would want me to do (nothing is ever free on a recall). Sorry to rant, ive had some bad experiences at dealers and ive heard far too many horror stories...

Someone get with your Toyota tech and get the details (and make them give you the parts they removed so we know what they look like) take pics and post a DIY on what is done. Sounds like much ado about nothing.

[helphelp911]

Q10b: Does the noise level inside of vehicles change after removal of the small urethane Center Pillar Sound Insulators (sponge)?

A10b: Toyota has confirmed that the vehicles interior noise level is not impacted by this modification.

i hate this. Yaris is already loud !!! they should replace it with something safe!! They should offer us $$ for taking stuff out of the car

[captainm27]

we're just poking fun because so many people are doing it, nothing serious dd4rez. Just remember these steps:

1. Browse
2. Search
then
3. New thread

everyone will appreciate it ;)

You know, the search tool is not as thorough as I would like. Almost all the time I will look for something, and then get many posts that have nothing to do with what I am searching for. I guess I'm just too used to google.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

my car falls into the list and all it is is just removal of the CENTER PILLAR SOUND INSULATOR.......

[Lafiro]

As long as they are doing this for free, Then let them take care of it!

[JetfireK]

My lack of sleep and being on the internet too much at all times of the night due to the snow and ice covering Indiana led me to find this.

I am seeing that it is a seat belt recall, but it looks like its only in the foreign markets.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090128/bs_nm/us_toyota_recall

This is scary....I am calling my dealer tomorrow and I thank you for mentioning this..Look at this paragraph from your link:

One case of fire was reported in Japan due to the faulty seatbelt design, which could cause a noise-absorber device to melt when the seatbelt tensioner is activated in a collision, Toyota said.

[SilverBack]

..Still waiting for that recall notice...

[MadMax]

As long as they are doing this for free, Then let them take care of it!

The concern is if the dealership removes the sound insulation, the interior noise will get even louder than it already is! For the remote chance of it catching fire in an accident (it has only occured once as far as I know), some people would rather chance it than have to live with an even noisier Yaris!

Not all recalls are for safety's sake, many are to cover the manufacturer's ass in case of lawsuits. If Toyota was truly caring about its customers, it would replace the insulation with some that is fire-resistant. But no, the solution is just to remove it to save them from future litigation; and to hell with the customer! :thumbdown:

Cheers! M2

[MadMax]

are you sure they're just going to remove it ? maybe they will replace it , i mean thats what they did in past recalls (although very few)

Actually, you are correct; I am just going by what is posted on here, and don't know for sure if Toyota is simply removing the insulation without replacing it. As this is my first Toyota, I am hoping that is not the case as it would leave many with a bad impression; but knowing that our beloved Yaris is basically their entry-level car (at least here in the States) and that the company skimped in many areas (such as split-folding rear seats being standard on the liftbacks prior to 09, or at least one locking glovebox) I have a suspicion that they may simply just remove it. I hope I am incorrect...

Cheers! M2

[Jerkratt]

i have an 08 with split rear seats....

[MadMax]

i have an 08 with split rear seats....

They are not standard on 08 LBs...

Cheers! M2

[auxmike]

I'm tempted to pull that piece off to see what's in there.....

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

They are not standard on 08 LBs...

Cheers! M2

he's got an S....

[MadMax]

he's got an S....


The bastard! :tongue:

Cheers! M2

[Jerkratt]

they had them on non s's aswell but yes i have an 08 s hb

[MadMax]

they had them on non s's aswell but yes i have an 08 s hb

Unfortunately, not all of them! :cry:

It is my life's quest (well, one of them at least) to find a split-folding rear seat for my 08 HB!

Cheers! M2

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Unfortunately, not all of them! :cry:

It is my life's quest (well, one of them at least) to find a split-folding rear seat for my 08 HB!

Cheers! M2

his is gone why not inquire about it.....

[MadMax]

his is gone why not inquire about it.....

I've had a couple of leads on split-folding rear seats in the right pattern; but shipping is always the show-stopper! Unless it is within driving distance, it isn't worth bothering...trust me, it's been a bummer! :brokenheart:

Cheers! M2

[cali yaris]

u know that hanger by the rear that hangs the exhaust. i'm betting it's that part. '

I guess I don't have to worry about that one :smile:

[supmet]

Went to the dealership on 2-05-09 for a brake check and told them to check if I was on the recall list. My car was and they pulled the piece of insulation foam out.

I can't really tell that much of a difference as far as noise goes.. But the guy at the dealership said it took him almost an hour since he hadn't done one before.. lol

So thanks for the heads up on this and saving me an extra trip to the dealership :D

[Yariz]

and this doesn't apply to the USA ones right?

[ciscobear]

Yes yes I know I am really late to the game but I was looking for a DIY since my car is a Japanese used export, our dealer may not cover the removal for free.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ACM11154358/RCRIT-09V031-4166.pdf

[ciscobear]

Ok just checked and the pads aren't there. Doesn't take long at all. Should take about 5 mins at most.