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05-31-2014, 07:46 AM | #1 |
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Recall for Spiral Cable
It says there is a spiral cable inside the steering wheel that can be damaged when the steering wheel turns. This cable is hooked up to the airbag and the airbag wont work if the cable is damaged.
The recall goes on to say check your airbag warning light frequently and if the light goes on, you might have damage. The necessary parts ARENT READY YET to fix the problem! So I guess its a moot point if its broken! Also, if the airbag DOES go off its uber expensive to fix it. Im statistically unlikely to have an accident like that so maybe Im better off?
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05-31-2014, 06:21 PM | #2 | |
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06-01-2014, 08:43 AM | #3 |
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I think whats happened to GM is having a big influence over all the car manufacturers.
I think its all overdone but then theres what happened to my 2001 BMW F650 Dakar with fuel injection. Mine would stall when coming up to a stop, a common problem. We fought like hell to have a recall but nothing was ever done. It was under warranty and BMW had three tries and couldn't fix it. It bad enough to have a car that stalls but its worse with a motorcycle. Yet nothing was ever done. Strange they have to have recalls. Why done they just do the right thing and fix cars as problems occur?
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06-02-2014, 06:28 PM | #4 |
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i've had the airbag light on for some time now. did the 'trick' with the paperclip and found the code of flashing lights on the dash related to the steering column. went to the dealership after getting the recall and, sure enough, it was the recalled problem. they claim that i was the first one they seen come in with this specific recall and they don't actually have the 'fix' yet. what they did was put a brand-new replacement in to take the light off. they will call me when they have the fix(or so i hope!).
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06-03-2014, 05:56 AM | #5 |
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A whole new airbag?
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06-04-2014, 12:57 AM | #6 |
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sorry, i'm not sure. all i know is they say they put in a new replacement part(which is admitted to be defective) and will call me when the fixed part is available in the dealership. they say my airbags will go off as designed now so long as the light doesn't come back on.
in retrospec i probably should have gotten some paperwork or something. they called towards the end of the day and said everything was fixed and the keys were in the car so i could pick-up at my convenience. they told me at write-up about not having the actual 'fixed' part in stock yet, but would call me when those come in. i'm hoping they didn't just disable the light or something! |
06-04-2014, 12:33 PM | #7 |
4 years of P90X!
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I'm thinking of going aftermarket wheel anyways. airbags are for sissies!
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06-04-2014, 12:47 PM | #8 |
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Is there any online link to this particular recall? I am interested in further reading.
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06-04-2014, 06:37 PM | #9 |
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Type in your VIN Number on this link:
http://www.toyota.com/owners/web/pag...ources/recalls It will give you all the recalls still open on your Yaris. You can then pick the recall you are interested in and get more details. Mine has both the Spiral Cable and the springs that can break in the seat mechanisms. |
06-05-2014, 07:50 AM | #10 |
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BLH, thanks for the info!
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06-11-2014, 10:21 PM | #11 |
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Recall has been expanded.....trending #2 on Yahoo! a few minutes ago.
https://search.yahoo.com/search?cs=b...=fp-tts&fr2=ps |
11-28-2014, 01:18 PM | #12 |
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any more info on this and exactly what is involved in the repair?
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11-28-2014, 03:02 PM | #13 |
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They disconnect battery, remove steering wheel, replace spiral cable and put it back together.
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11-29-2014, 06:46 PM | #14 |
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Just for complete accuracy, the spiral cable assembly isn't entirely in the steering wheel - it sits on the head of the steering column right under the wheel with some wiring protruding through and connected to the wheel to operate the airbag, horn and cruise control. As the wheel turns, the wiring winds in either direction to maintain these connections.
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11-29-2014, 09:28 PM | #15 |
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Exactly what is involved in removing the wheel?
I have a tach mounted on the shroud and I assume that I would have to remove it. |
12-01-2014, 05:24 PM | #16 |
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If you have the recall done, be sure to check the steering wheel before driving away from the dealership. My was misinstalled and is now pointing about 10 degrees to the left. I didn't notice it until after I got home, which means another trip back to get it fixed. Doh!
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