In January 1999, Toyota filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Wiring, covering the Vista. The filing affects 7,071 vehicles manufactured between June 15, 1998 and September 10, 1998.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1105460 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | January 19, 1999 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Toyota |
| Component | Wiring |
| Production period | June 15, 1998 — September 10, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,071 units |
Filing in context
The Wiring is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 236 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 7 Toyota notifications from 1999 in this archive. For scale, 1,802 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 2 months.
Defect
The electrical wiring for the fuel pump beneath the rear seat is routed improperly, allowing it to contact the rear seat's metal frame. Continued use in this condition damages the wiring insulation and, in the worst case, may blow the fuse and stall the engine.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, reroute the electrical wiring and install a protective tube. Replace any wiring that has already sustained damage.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| GF-SV50 | VISTA | SV50-0001024 — SV50-0011073 |
| GF-SV55 | VISTA | SV55-0001016 — SV55-0002865 |
| GF-ZZV50 | VISTA | ZZV50-0001020 — ZZV50-0006051 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後部座席下の燃料ポンプ用電気配線において、当該電気配線の取り回しが不適切なため、 後部座席の金枠と接触するものがあり、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該電気配線 の被覆が損傷し、最悪の場合、ヒューズが切れて原動機が停止するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該電気配線の取り回しを修正するとともに、保護チューブを取り付ける。また 、電気配線が損傷しているものは修正する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000155
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Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
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