In May 2002, Toyota filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Starting System, covering the Cavalier. The filing affects 37,573 vehicles manufactured between September 12, 1995 and March 31, 2000.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1209480 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | May 9, 2002 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Toyota |
| Component | Starting System |
| Production period | September 12, 1995 — March 31, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 37,573 units |
Filing in context
The Starting System is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 35 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 10 Toyota notifications from 2002 in this archive. For scale, 893 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 4 years and 6 months.
Defect
The ignition switch circuit in the engine starting system is improperly designed. When the ignition key is held in the start position for an extended period—such as when the engine is slow to start—excessive current flows through the switch, causing internal heat buildup that melts the resin components. In the worst case, a short circuit may occur, resulting in a vehicle fire.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, a new relay will be installed to control the starter. Any ignition switch found to be damaged will be replaced with a new unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-TJG00 | Cavalier | TJG00-T000002 — TJG00-Y703045; TJG00-T000002EX — TJG00-Y703045EX |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機の始動装置において、イグニッションスイッチの回路が不適切なため、始動時に時 間がかかるなどイグニッションキーを長時間まわし続けた場合、当該スイッチに過大な電 流が流れ、スイッチ内部が発熱して樹脂が溶損し、最悪の場合、短絡して火災に至るおそ れがある。
改善措置
全車両、スタータ制御用のリレーを新たに設置する。また、イグニッションスイッチに損 傷があるものは新品と交換する。
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=3005851
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