Recall 08V-162: 2003–2004 Pontiac Vibe, 2003–2004 Toyota Corolla and 1 more
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Apr 10, 2008, covering about 662,178 vehicles.
The problem
Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.
The risk
The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. The recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
Toyota recall no. 80a/GM recall no. 07273.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V162000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Vibe | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Toyota Corolla | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Toyota Matrix | 2003, 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-162?
Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.
How is recall 08V-162 fixed?
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. The recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.