Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles, And Passenger Vehicles Equipped With An Audiovox Securikey+ Security System And Securikey+ Security Systems With Remote Starter System And Distributed By Gulf States Toyota, Inc., In The States Of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, And Mississippi. Certain Securikey+ And Securikey+ With Remote Start Wiring Harnesses Can MalfunCTIon Causing An Electrical Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
GULF TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
RAV4
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V279000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause Intermittent Performance Of The Vehicle’S Electrical Components Such As The Dash Warning Lights And/Or Hvac Fan Speed Controls. Also, The Vehicle May Not Run Smoothly And Could Stall.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Securikey+ Wiring Harness And, If Necessary, Will Replace The Harness.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980728
End Of Manufacture
19981009
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1519
Date Owners Notified
19981113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19981103