Defect Description For Recall
Due To A Clearance Between The Oil Separator Plate And The Differential Housing Of The Front Differential Unit, Oil Leakage At The Air Breather Plug Can Occur, When The Vehicle Is Operated Continuously Above 75 Miles Per Hour.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PREVIA
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V056000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Effect Of Defect
Oil Leakage Will Result In A Sufficiently Low Oil Supply To Cause Bearing Damage To The Front Differential Unit Leading To Eventual Seizure Of The Unit Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Modified Air Breather Plug To Prevent Such Oil Loss.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19960926
End Of Manufacture
19970122
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
707
Date Owners Notified
19970430
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19970404