Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Due To Improper Molding Of The Resin Body Of The Crankshaft Position Senor Installed On The Engine Block, Engine Oil May Penetrate The Seal And Enter The Sensor Wiring Connector. The Wire Harness Connector May Not Be Sufficiently Attached To The Locking Tab Of The Sensor Wiring Connector.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
ECHO
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
06V266000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
Engine Oil Inside The Sensor Wiring Connector Could Cause Expansion Due To The Heat Of The Engine And Could Deform The Sensor Wiring Connector. The Connector May Become Disconnected, Which Could Cause The Engine To Stall While Driving And Not Be Able To Be Restarted Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Crankshaft Position Sensor Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 26, 2006. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010131
End Of Manufacture
20011012
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
34771
Date Owners Notified
20060726
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20060719
Make Campaign Number
60G