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HighREC-003531Published 8 November 2013View official notice ↗

Toyota Hiace

Affected
310
Category
Cars
Campaign
3531K
Supplier
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
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The defect

The engines contain valve springs that could have been produced with corrosive pitting on the surface of the spring. The corrosive pitting could lead to fatigue cracks, which could result in breakage of the valve spring over time.

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The hazard

If the fault occurs, the driver may notice an abnormal noise and rough engine performance. In some cases, the engine could stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a rear end collision.

The remedy

Owners of the affected vehicles will receive a campaign notification by mail at their last known address instructing them to take the vehicle to their preferred Toyota dealer for replacement of all the valve springs at no charge to the owner.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 310 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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