Replace control box in Yaris Model ?

[YodaBird]

Hi, did anyone get a letter in the mail for 2012-2013, Avalon, Prius & Yaris models to replace a control box under the passenger seat for a limited time for Free ?

[YodaBird]

No one received this letter ?

[LTHatch]

I have not received any letter of that nature, if it's free why not. Thank you for the heads up, i'll keep an eye on my mail more often in case i get one as well.

[yougojay]

No, not yet at least...2013 Yaris L base 2 door here. Got a recall letter a year ago in regards to a passenger seat airbag control. Have yet to act on it, nor will I probably ever have it taken care of. Afraid they'll mess the car up with 'fixing' it.

[CTScott]

There are some inconsistent behaviors with the Occupant Classification ECU for the 2012-2013 that I noticed while developing a version of my Occupant Classification Sensor Bypass Module (allows one to use aftermarket seats and still have the passenger airbag work) for the 3rd gen. I would go ahead an let Toyota replace it, as it is a very simple device to replace.

[YodaBird]

Simple Device, Toyota is saying 2.5 hours to replace.

I never experienced this light when driving over certain terrain as stated in the letter, is it a requirement or can I bypass ?

[CTScott]

Simple Device, Toyota is saying 2.5 hours to replace.

I never experienced this light when driving over certain terrain as stated in the letter, is it a requirement or can I bypass ?

If you don't drive with passengers it is not an issue, but if you do, for their sake I would let them replace it. Replacement should only take about 5 minutes and then another 10-15 to do the calibrations. I am not sure why Toyota plans for 2.5 hours.

[YodaBird]

I do drive with a passenger occasionally, does it still matter ?

The letter says 2.5 hrs, do they want to remove parts from the car ? My dealer has contacted me twice in six months for my car.

[fnkngrv]

Unless something required tearing out the dash I would follow pretty much all part replacement letters they send especially when it comes to airbag deployment. The worst case scenario could including an accident where an occupant is seriously injured or killed. You are honestly knowingly placing them in danger without having it changed.

I recently brought my sedan in for the seat rail, the spiral cable, and the power window controller. The total time by the letters was 6 hours. I was in/out in an hour and 15 minutes.

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[YodaBird]

It is the Occupant classification system sensor; used to control the operation of the supplemental restraint systems (SRS), including the front passenger air bag.

Effecting;
Certain 2012 - 2013 / Yaris
Certain 2013 / Avalon
Certain 2012 - 2013 / Camry & Camry Hybrid
Certain 2012 - 2013 / Prius C

Who knows maybe when it's brought it they don't have to do anything, then again maybe it's a ploy to get you if your car needs repair.

[fnkngrv]

Who knows maybe when it's brought it they don't have to do anything, then again maybe it's a ploy to get you if your car needs repair.

Not to be argumentative, but that sounds pretty cynical. I doubt any manufacturer would go to that length to attempt to get paid work from a customer.

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[YodaBird]

Not to be argumentative, but that sounds pretty cynical. I doubt any manufacturer would go to that length to attempt to get paid work from a customer.

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It sounds cynical but it happens, the world of cars and repairs is, as you know not full of sugar plums and gum drops. The customer goes in for a recall or something of that nature; were told they need to fix, a & b. Free recall, is money for the dealer, or mechanic.

[fnkngrv]

It sounds cynical but it happens, the world of cars and repairs is, as you know not full of sugar plums and gum drops. The customer goes in for a recall or something of that nature; were told they need to fix, a & b. Free recall, is money for the dealer, or mechanic.

I get it. Personally I have never encountered a recall with Toyota that ever ended up with a dealership saying, "oh by the way". I have dealt with plenty with GM and Ford as well and yet to experience that. I have seen that type of behavior at a mom n pop shop, but never a dealership. All it takes is a phone call to report it and they will be investigated.

Last that I will say of that. Don't want to continue to derail the thread.

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[ern-diz]

Unless something required tearing out the dash I would follow pretty much all part replacement letters they send...

Curious why you might not have a recall done if it required pulling the dash?

[fnkngrv]

Curious why you might not have a recall done if it required pulling the dash?

From what I have hard that has been experienced by other folks for example on the TSB for the heating system on the 07/08 many said that their dash cover assemblies didn't sit right after the work was completed.

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[YodaBird]

TSB ?

The recall says; certain, as I mentioned, maybe mine won't need it, or maybe they replace because, well, they just feel like it, even if it doesn't need replacing,hrm.

[fnkngrv]

Technical Service Bulletin rather than a safety recall.

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[dragoonmc]

I work for Toyota and I can guarantee that they know exactly what cars have the issue is the reason it is very targeted

[YodaBird]

dragoonmc - you're saying Toyota knows based on VIN number ?

What do you do for Toyota ?

[dragoonmc]

Yes they do assuming their supplier of the control box could tell them what serial numbers they needed to replace

[that guy]

I received a letter last april or so for my 2012, dealer took care of it in ~45mins. I believe the issue was strictly with the sensor in the passenger seat. The tech probably unbolted the seat, tilted it back and replaced the sensor then verified everything works.

[jayeh]

It sounds cynical but it happens, the world of cars and repairs is, as you know not full of sugar plums and gum drops. The customer goes in for a recall or something of that nature; were told they need to fix, a & b. Free recall, is money for the dealer, or mechanic.

It's a dealership, not Canadian Tire :laugh: