Toyota to recall 7.4M cars. 2005-2010 Yaris included. - Toyota Yaris Forums

stuart_f · 10-10-2012, 02:54 AM

Breaking news right now so not much detail available. There seems to be some sort of fire risk with the window switches in a Gen 2 Yaris and some other types.

Toyota to recall 7.4 million cars

Toyota is voluntarily recalling more than seven million vehicles worldwide, including some Yaris, Corolla and Camry models, over faulty window switches.

The Japanese car maker said these would include 1.39 million vehicles across Europe, 2.47 million in the US and 1.4 million in China.

The call back is the biggest since Ford recalled 8 million vehicles in 1996.

Toyota said there had been no reports of accidents, injuries or deaths as a result of the window problem.

Toyota is also recalling 459,000 vehicles in Japan, 650,000 vehicles in Australia and Asia, as well as hundreds of thousands from across the Middle East, and from within Canada.

The range of Toyota cars affected include certain models of the Yaris, Vios, Corolla, Matrix, Auris, Camry, RAV4, Highlander, Tundra, Sequoia, xB and xD produced between 2005 and 2010.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19894322

*Astroman* · 10-10-2012, 03:24 AM

Ha! Manual windows FTW!

bronsin · 10-10-2012, 06:49 AM

Like most "recalls" I bet this is overblown nonsence that doesnt begin to threaten the safety of very many people.

And probably has something to do with imbecility on the part of the owner.

Although a few fatalities may be involved...

marcus · 10-10-2012, 12:13 PM

i hate toyota having my car for recall... last time they had mine for recall they flashed my ecu which changed the gas gauge bars when it falls of on certain km travelled..they didnt even tell me about it

Yaris Newbie · 10-10-2012, 12:34 PM

Hrm, maybe I can get them to replace my window felt as well. I already have parts in hand and they'll be taking the panel off anyway... *crosses fingers*

Anyone venture to comment or show a diagram of what part is actually the culprit in the recall?

CTScott · 10-10-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Newbie

Hrm, maybe I can get them to replace my window felt as well. I already have parts in hand and they'll be taking the panel off anyway... *crosses fingers*

Anyone venture to comment or show a diagram of what part is actually the culprit in the recall?

Actually they only have to pop the cover on the driver's arm rest to work on the switch assembly, which is this chunk:

Window Switch.jpg

This is a picture of a burnt one from an article on repairing them (http://www.toyotawiki.org/index.php?...indow_switches):

Repairing_faulty_window_switches4.jpg

Basically the switches are switching high current (~10 Amps) to the power window motors. They are directly doing the switching, rather than switching the coil on a relay (as is done with most of the other high-current switching on a vehicle). So, if the contacts are coated with something that is conductive or becomes conductive over time (the carbonization mentioned in the recall article), current flowing through the resistive (partially conductive) material will make it heat up. With the power windows being fused with a single 30A fuse, you have the potential to create up to a 420 Watt heater (14 Volts x 30 Amps) before the fuse blows.

cali yaris · 10-10-2012, 12:55 PM

I've never been back to the dealer with my car. I should take mine in for every TSB since it was new.

CTScott · 10-10-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

i hate toyota having my car for recall... last time they had mine for recall they flashed my ecu which changed the gas gauge bars when it falls of on certain km travelled..they didnt even tell me about it

The fuel gauge has nothing to do with the ECM. The fuel gauge is directly connected to only the instrument cluster (of which they can not reflash). If something changed with your bars after the reflash, then it has to do with a change in fuel consumption.

Yaris Newbie · 10-10-2012, 01:03 PM

Thanks for the reply CTScott, guess I'm stuck doing the felt myself... no godsent miracles to save me the trouble.

bronsin · 10-10-2012, 02:18 PM

Did the same repair on my 240D.

fnkngrv · 10-10-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Newbie

Thanks for the reply CTScott, guess I'm stuck doing the felt myself... no godsent miracles to save me the trouble.

pulling off the door panels is easy peasey...putting them back on can be a chore to get the clips to align correctly and not fall off, but still not too bad.

Yaris Newbie · 10-10-2012, 03:17 PM

Yea, just short of time in general. I'm not necessarily scared of the job, just looked forward to it maybe getting done automagically.

kou · 10-10-2012, 03:24 PM

Mine burnt 2 weeks ago its very easy to replace.

nookandcrannycar · 10-10-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Astroman

Ha! Manual windows FTW!

I clicked on this thread and could only see the OP. I thought HA, HA, HA not for hand crank window owners. I then started to scroll down and saw your first post -- same thought!

bronsin · 10-10-2012, 08:46 PM

People self greasing their "notchy" electric window switches and having them burst into flames isnt a safety recall.

Its HILARIOUS!!!

Its serves them right for thinking they are better than me and my hand crank windows!

nookandcrannycar · 10-10-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

People self greasing their "notchy" electric window switches and having them burst into flames isnt a safety recall.

Its HILARIOUS!!!

Its serves them right for thinking they are better than me and my hand crank windows!

I don't agree with the 'thinking they're better' part, but I do agree (and maybe it's mean) that it is hilarious!

nookandcrannycar · 10-10-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I don't agree with the 'thinking they're better' part, but I do agree (and maybe it's mean) that it is hilarious!

Unless it puts a child in danger. Then it isn't funny at all.

baseballfan416 · 10-11-2012, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

Ha! Manual windows FTW!

x2...

10-10-2012, 02:54 AM	#1
stuart_f Drives: Yaris TR 1.33CVT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 9	Toyota to recall 7.4M cars. 2005-2010 Yaris included. Breaking news right now so not much detail available. There seems to be some sort of fire risk with the window switches in a Gen 2 Yaris and some other types. Toyota to recall 7.4 million cars Toyota is voluntarily recalling more than seven million vehicles worldwide, including some Yaris, Corolla and Camry models, over faulty window switches. The Japanese car maker said these would include 1.39 million vehicles across Europe, 2.47 million in the US and 1.4 million in China. The call back is the biggest since Ford recalled 8 million vehicles in 1996. Toyota said there had been no reports of accidents, injuries or deaths as a result of the window problem. Toyota is also recalling 459,000 vehicles in Japan, 650,000 vehicles in Australia and Asia, as well as hundreds of thousands from across the Middle East, and from within Canada. The range of Toyota cars affected include certain models of the Yaris, Vios, Corolla, Matrix, Auris, Camry, RAV4, Highlander, Tundra, Sequoia, xB and xD produced between 2005 and 2010. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19894322

10-10-2012, 03:24 AM	#2
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Ha! Manual windows FTW! __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-10-2012, 06:49 AM	#3
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Like most "recalls" I bet this is overblown nonsence that doesnt begin to threaten the safety of very many people. And probably has something to do with imbecility on the part of the owner. Although a few fatalities may be involved... __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

10-10-2012, 12:13 PM	#4
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i hate toyota having my car for recall... last time they had mine for recall they flashed my ecu which changed the gas gauge bars when it falls of on certain km travelled..they didnt even tell me about it __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

10-10-2012, 12:55 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I've never been back to the dealer with my car. I should take mine in for every TSB since it was new. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-10-2012, 12:34 PM	#5
Yaris Newbie Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 21	Hrm, maybe I can get them to replace my window felt as well. I already have parts in hand and they'll be taking the panel off anyway... crosses fingers Anyone venture to comment or show a diagram of what part is actually the culprit in the recall?

10-10-2012, 01:03 PM	#9
Yaris Newbie Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 21	Thanks for the reply CTScott, guess I'm stuck doing the felt myself... no godsent miracles to save me the trouble.

10-10-2012, 02:18 PM	#10
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Did the same repair on my 240D. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

10-10-2012, 03:17 PM	#12
Yaris Newbie Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 21	Yea, just short of time in general. I'm not necessarily scared of the job, just looked forward to it maybe getting done automagically.

10-10-2012, 03:24 PM	#13
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	Mine burnt 2 weeks ago its very easy to replace.

10-10-2012, 08:46 PM	#15
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	People self greasing their "notchy" electric window switches and having them burst into flames isnt a safety recall. Its HILARIOUS!!! Its serves them right for thinking they are better than me and my hand crank windows! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

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