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Thursday, 19 February 2015

UK RECALL #5 - TOYOTA - Various models from 2008-2013 for possible risk of fire.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/160
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:TOYOTA
Model :Auris, Yaris, Urban Cruiser, IQ and Corolla
Launch Date :07/01/2015
Numbers Involved :21597
Build Start Date :13/11/2008
Build End Date :07/09/2013 
Recall Details
Concern :RISK OF FIRE
Description :Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and, in certain circumstances, flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedial Action :Depending vehicle diagnosis, modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
Vehicle Id :VNKJC#####A000002 to VNKJC#####A286820
SB1KC####E001001 to SB1ZN####E049755
NMTJC####R025781 to NMTKN####R078860
JTNMC####J000115 to JTNMC####J003875
JTKKC####1000101 to JTKLC####J010121
JTNBC####J009376 to JTNBJ####J047947
AHTLD####3019858 to AHTLN####303393
NMTBN####R000502 to NMTBN####R028303
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