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Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:23 pm
by zyzyix
In case you may not have heard, Toyota is recalling over 7 million cars, 2.5 million in the US, for a power window issue. The Matrix and Corolla are part of the recall which affects cars from 2009 models. Does anyone know if the Vibe is involved as well?
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:36 am
by 09vGT
I was wondering the same.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:12 am
by jake75
One would think that the same part was used in the Vibe as in the Corolla and Matrix. But hasn't past experience been that the GM recall followed by several weeks?
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:50 am
by star_deceiver
One would think that GM would be 'on the ball' with this one. Such a simple repair and it will get many people into the GM showroom.
- Say, while you're here at the dealer, why not have a seat in this new Cruze. Or how about this Sonic!
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 2:55 pm
by KITT222
star_deceiver wrote:One would think that GM would be 'on the ball' with this one. Such a simple repair and it will get many people into the GM showroom.
- Say, while you're here at the dealer, why not have a seat in this new Cruze. Or how about this Sonic!
The Sonic seems a mite small, and the Cruze is a sedan.
Remember, though, Vibe was built in a different factory. It could just be an issue with Canadian-built cars. Maybe different suppliers?
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:14 pm
by trb
KITT222 wrote:Remember, though, Vibe was built in a different factory. It could just be an issue with Canadian-built cars. Maybe different suppliers?
Didn't they build a bunch of Corollas at the CA factory too? So I'm thinking the Vibe should be included and that they all have the same supplier.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:02 pm
by ColonelPanic
Corollas were built at NUMMI along with the Vibe.
Toyota reached into their parts bin and used this same switch on practically everything.
While they're at it, they should replace the switch with one that has everything illuminated.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:05 pm
by 09vGT
ColonelPanic wrote:
While they're at it, they should replace the switch with one that has everything illuminated.
I second this.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:02 pm
by star_deceiver
KITT222 wrote:The Sonic seems a mite small, and the Cruze is a sedan.
While that may be true, you're still inside the dealer and a good salesman is going to take advantage of that! Toyota says that the repair will take about an hour... which means you probably won't be going anywhere until your car is done. Are you telling me that you're going to sit in the waiting chair and read the 3 year old copy of golf digest? Didn't think so. You'll be wandering around and planting your (removed) in a few seats! You might not be looking for a new car now, but the dealer has just planted a seed in your head.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:26 pm
by star_deceiver
Told you it wouldn't take long
http://www.autos.ca/general-news/altima ... der-recall" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Transport Canada wrote:Pontiac
Units Affected - 16,724
Vibe: 2009
On certain vehicles, due to improperly applied grease, the driver’s side power window master switch could stick or become inoperative. If attempts are made to lubricate the switch, the switch assembly could overheat and melt. A melting switch may produce smoke and potentially lead to a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver’s power window master switch and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:37 pm
by KITT222
It's good to be a first gen! I suppose it's also good to be a luddite with crank windows.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:14 pm
by jake75
But that is Canada? Seems like 2010 would be included as well.
There is a website where you can put in your VIn and see total production numbers and number with the power package option.
I can't find it now.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:38 am
by vibenvy
Hmmm... we've never had any issues with our power window switches sticking or not working or anything like that, but I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more information on this as I certainly wouldn't want our door panels catching on fire
!
jake75 wrote:There is a website where you can put in your VIn and see total production numbers and number with the power package option.
I can't find it now.
It wouldn't be
CompNine, would it?
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 6:27 pm
by star_deceiver
KITT222 wrote:It's good to be a first gen! I suppose it's also good to be a luddite with crank windows.
Meh... I was just cheap! Crank window FTW!!!
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 6:44 pm
by vibenvy
lawoman301 wrote:And they also informed me of yet another recall which I'm sure you have all heard about...the power window motor..but were unable to complete that until I receive the paper copy of the recall in the mail!!!
Seems like it's only a matter of time before we start receiving recall notices from GM...
Quote is from
this thread.
Re: Toyota Recall Vibe included?
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:06 pm
by tpollauf
No problems with either of our Vibe GT's
Guess I too will look for the notices in the mail in the near future
