| Make : TOYOTA | Model : PREVIA | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960926 - 19970122 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V056000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970430 | Date Received by ODI: 19970404 | Date Added to Database: 19970417 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 707 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL SEPARATOR PLATE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING OF THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, OIL LEAKAGE AT THE AIR BREATHER PLUG CAN OCCUR, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY ABOVE 75 MILES PER HOUR. |
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Consequence:
OIL LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN A SUFFICIENTLY LOW OIL SUPPLY TO CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT LEADING TO EVENTUAL SEIZURE OF THE UNIT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BREATHER PLUG TO PREVENT SUCH OIL LOSS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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