Warning - Broken control arm bolt!

[kanaga]

Did he say anything about a new TSB that replaced it? I'm pretty sure that the bolts won't just stop rusting on their own.

[CTScott]

The update TSB is: T-SB-0078-12

The Canadian one is: T-TCI-3626

[JTDBT903]

Originally Posted by CTScott

The update TSB is: T-SB-0078-12

The Canadian one is: T-TCI-3626

Went back and told him about TSB 0078-12
and he said that is only good for the 3year/36k warranty.

I thought they extended this to 7year/100k?

Also, I got nowhere with corporate Toyota, but I only gave them the Canadian TSB 3271 at the time.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by JTDBT903

Went back and told him about TSB 0078-12
and he said that is only good for the 3year/36k warranty.

I thought they extended this to 7year/100k?

Also, I got nowhere with corporate Toyota, but I only gave them the Canadian TSB 3271 at the time.

It is 7/100:

Warranty Extension.pdf

[tmontague]

I'd just recommend getting the bolts yourself and replacing them, it will save you and your wallet down the road.

[JTDBT903]

Scott, is that an official document of Toyota?

I called corporate this morning and for the second time I have talked to them they know absolutely nothing about this issue, and without a specific TSB number they were clueless. Both times I feel I was treated very rudely.
This is a safety problem and you think they would be a little more concerned about it!

Anyway apparently my VIN does not fall under this WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM even though my 2008 yaris sedan is clearly included in the vehicles covered. I asked the woman if she was unwilling to help me and she told me to take it up with the dealer.

I am in disbelief as how TOYOTA is treating this issue with me.

[tmontague]

Toyota does not have a very good track record of helping people out with manufacturers problems. That being said no car companies really do.

Hence why it's just best to pick up the bolts and do it yourself. The more you know about the Yaris the less you need to rely on others to fix it.

[JTDBT903]

Originally Posted by tmontague

Toyota does not have a very good track record of helping people out with manufacturers problems. That being said no car companies really do.

Hence why it's just best to pick up the bolts and do it yourself. The more you know about the Yaris the less you need to rely on others to fix it.

That's what I'm more than likely going todo. I do all my own work anyway. I just wanted to have some satisfaction as to proving it to the dealer that I was correct with this issue, and also Toyota. I was thinking of getting a new Tundra down the road but not now......

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by JTDBT903

That's what I'm more than likely going todo. I do all my own work anyway. I just wanted to have some satisfaction as to proving it to the dealer that I was correct with this issue, and also Toyota. I was thinking of getting a new Tundra down the road but not now......

What about a reliable low cost independent shop? Friends who could recommend one? I bought the bolts and had such a shop do mine and it was under $30.00 IIRC...might have even been under $20.00. I've had them do other little things like clean the rear brakes along with adjusting the parking break, etc. They are just insanely inexpensive. They've been in business since 1973 and have two locations. When I think "expensive metros where the cost of everything is 'driven up'...", I think the West Coast, the Northeast, and South Florida....not Texas or NE Ohio .

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by JTDBT903

Scott, is that an official document of Toyota?

I called corporate this morning and for the second time I have talked to them they know absolutely nothing about this issue, and without a specific TSB number they were clueless. Both times I feel I was treated very rudely.
This is a safety problem and you think they would be a little more concerned about it!

Anyway apparently my VIN does not fall under this WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM even though my 2008 yaris sedan is clearly included in the vehicles covered. I asked the woman if she was unwilling to help me and she told me to take it up with the dealer.

I am in disbelief as how TOYOTA is treating this issue with me.

Yes - That was an official bulletin to dealerships. The updated TSB numbers that I posted above are current and correct.

It is possible that your sedan is not included, as sedans are a different body and are built in a different factory, so they may have the seams sealed that are the cause of the issue.

[kanaga]

Originally Posted by CTScott

It is possible that your sedan is not included, as sedans are a different body and are built in a different factory, so they may have the seams sealed that are the cause of the issue.

I had received notices from Toyota regarding this issue for my 08 sedan.

[Be_Jammin]

I checked my bolts a month or so ago. After 5 years / 50KM in southern Ontario, The driver side bolt was like new, the passenger bolt was slightly rusted on surface. Some black liquid came out with the passenger one. I put vaseline (I had no grease) on them and reinstalled.
These were the original bolts based on the head markings.

Question: There are quite a few other bolts on front underside that look quite rusty (At least the heads do), should I be concerned about this?

[jack black]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Toyota often seems to change part numbers, and sometimes with no visible change to the part (it could be something as simple as them changing suppliers for the part and hence revving the part number). I bought some of the 90119-14151 bolts and there does not appear to be any difference in strength rating, plating, etc. with the new part number.

I personally plan on checking (and perhaps replacing) the bolts once per year.

i just got to replacing the bolts for the new and improved. there is some difference in the stamping, probably improved strength, but don't know how to decode it (see picture).

i did remove the old ones a couple of years ago to inspect, grease, and retorque. there was some superficial rust, but it didn't get any worse after nice greasing the whole length. in retrospect, i didn't need to replace it.

but, the car never saw any snow or ice. it would be very different in the salted roads states.

[BobTheYaris]

does anyone know where you could get the oem bolt? my car is way past the extended mileage and I want to replace it just because

[snowsquirrel]

I purchased mine thru Parts.com in USA
the original part # is 90119-14126
but 90119-14151 will work too.

the ones I removed from the vehicle looks ugly, but not as bad as others posted here, considering I'm in Canada where road salt is used in winters.

[kanaga]

Originally Posted by BobTheYaris

does anyone know where you could get the oem bolt? my car is way past the extended mileage and I want to replace it just because

I got my replacement bolts through the dealership.

[NYC-SE]

Does anyone have a copy of T-SB-0078-12 ?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

Does anyone have a copy of T-SB-0078-12 ?

T-SB-0078-12.pdf