Toyota recall

I know that you said that you weren't "Toyota bashing" but from a link in your article about the Toyota we find "Nissan will recall 480,000 cars globally" at: Thousands of cars recalled from Australian roads

But where are the list of recalls? I can't see them. Anyone know?

Phil

The time lapse is due to the speed at which they admit that there's a fault! (lol)

I certainly hope Ross M and The Bantam are reading this after their Ford bash a week or so ago. Absolutely lol. Sorry could't help myself.. should fire the boys up..

Seriously though in the age of global manufacture, increased parts sharing between manufacturers and massively complex vehicles all manufactures face the same challenges.

Cheers P

But if you believe people on here, Toyotas are perfect so why would they need a recall? Must be a mistake.

This post reminds me of the old 4x4 driver saying:

You either drive a Toyota, or want to, or tell lies

Thanks for the info Slow

:-)

For anybody want to look at various recalls look here.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952839


At one time I followed recalls pretty regularly.

If you follow recalls you will note that all manufacturers issue recalls from time to time....but you will also not the general nature of the recalls.

In general the better manufacturers recall earlier and for lower risk and probability problems.

This latest recall from toyota is concerning wires that lead to the airbag and a spring in the seat mechanism.

Toyota almost certianly buy in the airbag from a company like Takata. It may simply be a case that an automated crimper has not been working properly for a day or two resulting in unreliable connections on a batch of airbags.

as for the spring in the seat adjuster....hardly a major issue...certain other manufacturers may not have recalled for something as trivial.

For enybody with ears to hear and eyes to see, there is quite a bit than can be learned from the the and nature of the recalls manufacturers make.

For example

What are the defects?
There is a possibility that an O-ring seal located between the Fuel Delivery Module and the wiring connector insert of the LPG tank may be missing.
What are the hazards?
There is a potential for gas to leak from the LPG tank to the atmosphere. This may result in a potential fire hazard

Shows that a major problem that could have resulted in a major fire or explosion was due to carelessness in assembly.


What are the defects?
The sliding electrical contact module in the driver’s-side power window master switch may exhibit a “sticky” feel during operation. This is due to the non-uniform application of lubricating grease, resulting in wear to the internal sliding contact points.
What are the hazards?
In some instances, the switch may become inoperative. In the worst case, if a commercially available lubricant is applied in an attempt to rectify the operation, the switch assembly may over-heat and melt

Where as this shows a relativly minor issue, that some manufacturers would not relcall for, most probably due to a problem with a purchased in part.


Seriouly have a look ...you will not several of the manufacturers have a number of recalls regarding airbag or air bag related defects.

cheers