Recall 10V-176: 2003 Toyota Sequoia
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for traction control system, reported to NHTSA on Apr 30, 2010, covering about 50,000 vehicles.
The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003 sequoia passenger vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2002 through april 17, 2003. The center position of the steering angle sensor (Sas) may not be stored correctly due to improper logic of the skid control ECU programming. The vehicle stability control (Vsc) system could activate at low speed for a few seconds during acceleration from a stopped position.
The risk
Should this occur, the vehicle may not accelerate as quickly as the driver expects, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will reflash the ECU. If the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ECU will be replaced with a new one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Toyota safety recall no. Aog.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Traction Control System Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V176000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 10V-176?
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003 sequoia passenger vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2002 through april 17, 2003. The center position of the steering angle sensor (Sas) may not be stored correctly due to improper logic of the skid control ECU programming. The vehicle stability control (Vsc) system could activate at low speed for a few seconds during acceleration from a stopped position.
How is recall 10V-176 fixed?
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will reflash the ECU. If the reflash cannot be completed on a particular vehicle, the ECU will be replaced with a new one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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.