Safety Recall Notice (Remedy) - Spiral Cable Replacement

Got this in the mail today. Was expecting to get the letter that the parts are in for the leaf spring recall, but instead got an entirely new notice.

Dear Toyota Customer:
This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Toyota has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in the following:
Certain 2009 through 2010 Model Year Corolla
Certain 2009 through 2010 Model Year Corolla Matrix
Certain 2008 through 2010 Model Year Highlander
Certain 2009 through 2010 Model Year Tacoma
Certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4
Certain 2006 through 2010 Model Year Yaris

You received this notice because our records, which are based primarily on state registration and title data, indicate that you are the owner of the vehicle identified by the VIN number.

What is the condition?
The steering column assembly in the involved vehicles contains a spiral cable assembly with electrical connections to the driver's airbag module that could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. If this occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate. In addition, the driver's air bag could become deactivated, causing it to not deploy in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver in certain types of crashes.

What will Toyota do?
Any authorized Toyota dealer will replace the spiral cable assembly at NO CHARGE to you.



So, what do y'all think? Has anyone else gotten this letter yet?

 

What is there to think about? Just do it. While you're there, ask about the spring recall. The fix for that is probably just a clip to hold it together when it breaks.

 

That's what I'm planning on doing.

 

Got the letter, but haven't done anything. I'll take it in, but I have no idea what the spiral cable does.

 

The spiral cable completes the electrical connections between the stationary part of the truck ( Steering Column ) to the rotating part (steering wheel ). This provides functions for the Horn, Drivers Side Air Bag, Steering Wheel Radio Controls.

 

Damn, that's a delay. This recall has been around for a coupla yrs or so. Came out after all the unintended acceleration stuff that I just got $150 check for dimished value class action thing.

 

Very basic recall. Max 30 mins to complete. Owners will not notice any difference. As mentioned above this recall has been around for awhile. Now we are doing most RAV4 and Yaris models. Same issue as Tacomas.