Recall of Toyota Sienna 2004 Thru 2006

June 18, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     TOYOTA / SIENNA     2004-2006
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION Mfr’s Report Date : MAY 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V244000 EA06020 NHTSA Action Number: EA06020
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 196222
Summary: TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW.
Consequence: IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Notes: THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE.

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Comments

2 Responses to “Recall of Toyota Sienna 2004 Thru 2006”

  1. A. Lewis on August 10th, 2010 6:33 pm

    I never had a problem with my liftgate but because of the recall had the struts changed. What a mistake that was. Now I am having problems with the liftgate not closing. I am now being told the motor is the problem and that it would cost about $1,000 to replace it. Thanks Toyota.

  2. G. Chan on January 11th, 2011 10:40 am

    I had the exact same problem. No problems. Had the recall service done and now the liftgate will close and not catch and will re-open on its own. Also, now the auto open button in the car and on the remote work intermittently. It will open, but not close at times. The dealership says it will cost $400-$1000 to fix. Went in to dealership and they said they never had that happen before…imagine that?

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