Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recalls of Certain Camry, Venza and Tacoma Vehicles

MARSHBUSTER · Mar 8, 2012

I stopped at the dealer on my way home from work today. The dealer told me they dont know alot yet about how this is going to work but should know something within 3 to 4 weeks. They did check my VIN on the there computer and mine is on the list for the clock spring recall. They also were able to tell me if your truck is on the list and you have already had your clock spring changed Toyota will pay back all that was spent.

09tacorunner · Mar 8, 2012

Hey ladies and gents...

I don't know if this is in the correct forum or if it has been posted already (yes i did search)

I just saw a website (link attached) that talked about recalls for our Tacomas and other Toyota vehicles...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46657176/ns/business-autos/?ocid=ansmsnbc11#.T1lcb1HFWRY

is this one talking about the "clock spring"

David K · Mar 8, 2012

YES...

"For the Tacoma, Toyota will replace the steering wheel spiral cable assembly because friction may occur over time involving that part, which may result in the driver's side airbag being deactivated and not deploying in an accident."

I wonder if I can get my money back for the repair on my last Tacoma (2005) that I had, and it failed... it was the only failure in 102,000 miles. ?? LOL

sparkystaco · Mar 8, 2012

yes

MSUtacoboy · Mar 8, 2012

Awesome my light came on about 6 months ago.

kimo · Mar 8, 2012

MARSHBUSTER said: ↑

I stopped at the dealer on my way home from work today. The dealer told me they dont know alot yet about how this is going to work but should know something within 3 to 4 weeks. They did check my VIN on the there computer and mine is on the list for the clock spring recall. They also were able to tell me if your truck is on the list and you have already had your clock spring changed Toyota will pay back all that was spent.
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cool, I will let a friend know about this, e had his done in last 6 months, almost $400 I think he paid?

JKlam · Mar 8, 2012

It's for Canada and the US!

Jerez · Mar 8, 2012

Damn this is like the 15th thread I've seen about this??

Whitecloud · Mar 8, 2012

Called today and mine isn't affected.

von0777 · Mar 8, 2012

it cost me 350.00 to get my fix,at toyota.

sofiasdad11 · Mar 8, 2012

TacomaPrime[OP] initial post: ↑

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46657176/ns/business-autos/#.T1e9qsAgc0U

"Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it is recalling more than 681,000 cars and trucks in the U.S. market to address potential problems.
The Japanese automaker said it will recall about 495,000 Tacoma pickup trucks from model years 2005 to 2009 to replace a part in the steering wheel. It is also recalling about 70,500 Camry mid-sized cars and 116,000 Venza crossover vehicles from model years 2009 to 2011 to replace a stop lamp switch.
Toyota said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries in either case.
For the Tacoma, Toyota will replace the steering wheel spiral cable assembly because friction may occur over time involving that part, which may result in the driver's side airbag being deactivated and not deploying in an accident.
For the Camry and Venza, silicon grease during assembly may lead to increased electrical resistance that can cause the vehicle not to start or the shift lever not to move from the "park" position, Toyota said.
Both fixes will take about 30 minutes, the company said. Owners of the affected Tacomas will be notified in early April, while the others will be alerted as soon as Toyota has the necessary replacement parts."
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though it doesn't affect my particular truck, thanks OP for the heads-up

kogary · Mar 8, 2012

MARSHBUSTER said: ↑

I stopped at the dealer on my way home from work today. The dealer told me they dont know alot yet about how this is going to work but should know something within 3 to 4 weeks. They did check my VIN on the there computer and mine is on the list for the clock spring recall. They also were able to tell me if your truck is on the list and you have already had your clock spring changed Toyota will pay back all that was spent.
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Murphy's law... I replaced mine last week, and then this pops up.

So do you guys think they will reimburse if we didn't go through a dealership to have it replaced? I replaced mine myself...

Bosmob · Mar 8, 2012

jbrenn said: ↑

its the cable in the steering column that controls the airbag.
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And cruise control
And stereo controls
And handsfree controls
And the horn

rrh_2 · Mar 9, 2012

I hope mine is on the list my clock spring has been out for two years... I won't know how to act with that little airbag light off

this_is_nascar · Mar 9, 2012

Before I start asking a bunch of questions, is the the official recall thread for the "steering wheel spiral cable assembly" issue? If not, please post the proper thread.

The_Hodge · Mar 9, 2012

this_is_nascar said: ↑

Before I start asking a bunch of questions, is the the official recall thread for the "steering wheel spiral cable assembly" issue? If not, please post the proper thread.
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this should be the only thread on it for now

09tacorunner · Mar 9, 2012

since the tacoma has been known to have this clock spring fail shouldn't this recall be done along time ago? why now after 7 years?

this_is_nascar · Mar 9, 2012

"The repair will take approximately 30 minutes depending upon the dealer’s work schedule."

I don't understand how a work-schedule determines how long a job with take. From what I'm able to gather, the entire steering wheel needs to come off to get the steering wheel spiral cable assembly. You have that time, but the actual time to remove and install the SWSCA, the put the steering wheel back on. Can they really do that proper in 30-minutes?

The_Hodge · Mar 9, 2012

this_is_nascar said: ↑

"The repair will take approximately 30 minutes depending upon the dealer’s work schedule."

I don't understand how a work-schedule determines how long a job with take. From what I'm able to gather, the entire steering wheel needs to come off to get the steering wheel spiral cable assembly. You have that time, but the actual time to remove and install the SWSCA, the put the steering wheel back on. Can they really do that proper in 30-minutes?
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they say that so when someone shows up at 3pm for this and they have a line out the door, they are not expecting it to be finished at 3:30pm.

prerunnerSD · Mar 9, 2012

here we go again!

Toyota is recalling all 2005-2009 Tacoma pickups which could effect as many as 495,000 vehicles. The recall will replace a faulty steering-wheel spiral assembly. Due to a possible design flaw, friction could develop between spiral cable and the retainer in the steering-wheel assembly. This could lead to a loss of connectivity with the driver's airbag and cause the airbag not to deploy in a crash.

Toyota will begin notifying owners in early April. As with the first recall, dealers will also be able to replace the affected part for free in around 30 minutes.

Owners interested in receiving more information about both recalls can go to http://www.toyota.com/recall or call Toyota's Customer Experience Center at 800-331-4331

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