MLIT Improvement Campaign · Japan

Improvement Campaign 2201272 — Other (Engine)

Filed August 27, 1998 · Toyota

Overview

MLIT filing number2201272
TypeImprovement Campaign (manufacturer improvement measure / 改善対策)
Date filedAugust 27, 1998
Manufacturer(s)Toyota
ComponentOther (Engine)
Production periodSeptember 12, 1995 — March 16, 1998
Vehicles affected27,029 units

Issue

The engine control computer contains an incorrect program. When the accelerator pedal is applied lightly during stop-and-go traffic, or when the vehicle is driven on a downhill grade immediately after engine start, the engine may run unstably and, in the worst case, stall.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, the engine control computer program is reprogrammed.

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)ModelChassis ranges
E-TJG00 Cavalier TJG00-T000002 — TJG00-W007202

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

原動機を制御するコンピュータのプログラムが不適切なため、渋滞路走行時等に軽くアク セルペダルを踏込んだ場合、または、原動機始動直後に降坂路等を走行した場合、原動機 の回転が不安定になり、最悪の場合、原動機が停止するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、当該コンピュータのプログラムを変更する。

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=3008975

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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