MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1153050 — Starting System

Filed April 6, 2023 · Toyota

Overview

MLIT filing number1153050
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedApril 6, 2023
Manufacturer(s)Toyota
ComponentStarting System
Production periodFebruary 17, 2015 — August 31, 2017
Vehicles affected234,787 units

Defect

Incorrect torque instructions for the starter through-bolts allow the bolts to loosen over time, causing internal components to shift out of position and reducing starter output. Continued use under this condition can result in the engine failing to start. If starting is repeatedly attempted in this state, the starter overheats and, in the worst case, may cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, inspect the starter. If the through-bolts show no loosening, retorque them to specification. If loosening is found, replace the starter with a corrected part and replace the starter relay with a new unit. If internal component displacement is also present, replace the electrical wiring with new components as well.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 5 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
DBA-NRE161 COROLLA AXIO NRE161-0001003 — NRE161-0039597
DBA-NRE161G COROLLA FIELDER NRE161-0001001 — NRE161-0039596; NRE161-8000000 — NRE161-8029574
DBA-NSP141 PORTE NSP141-8000002 — NSP141-8059415
DBA-NSP170G SIENTA NSP170-7000000 — NSP170-7128665
DBA-NSP172G SIENTA NSP172-7000000 — NSP172-7005100

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

 スタータにおいて、スルーボルトの締付指示が不適切なため、経年で当該ボルトが緩み、構成部品の位置がずれてスタータの出力が不足することがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、エンジン始動不能となり、その状態で始動操作を繰返すとスタータが過熱し、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。

改善措置

 全車両、スタータを点検し、スルーボルトの緩みがない場合は増締めを行う。スルーボルトの緩みが認められる場合はスタータを対策品に、スタータリレーを新品に交換する。また、構成部品の位置ずれが認められる場合は電気配線も新品に交換する。

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=3009306

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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