In both cases, the recall will replace an engine-control module that could develop hairline cracks in solder or component attachment points. These cracks can lead to unpredictable behavior, including erratic shifting, an engine that won't start, illumination of the Check-Engine light, or stalling while in motion."
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
GM Joins Toyota, Will Recall 200K Pontiac Vibes For Stalling
The Car Connection: "No sooner had Toyota announced it will recall 1.1 million Corolla and Matrix models than General Motors joined in, saying it will recall 200,000 Pontiac Vibe models built at the company's jointly owned plant that use the same engine.
In both cases, the recall will replace an engine-control module that could develop hairline cracks in solder or component attachment points. These cracks can lead to unpredictable behavior, including erratic shifting, an engine that won't start, illumination of the Check-Engine light, or stalling while in motion."
In both cases, the recall will replace an engine-control module that could develop hairline cracks in solder or component attachment points. These cracks can lead to unpredictable behavior, including erratic shifting, an engine that won't start, illumination of the Check-Engine light, or stalling while in motion."
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Toyota “sticking pedals” recall is a smokescreen
EurIng Keith Armstrong: Now that lead has been removed from solder, which is now mainly tin (with a little silver and copper added) all sorts of new possibilities arise for short-circuits and open-circuits, and intermittent shorts and opens, mainly on printed circuit boards (PCBs) and mainly associated with small-footprint integrated circuits (ICs), especially ball-grid arrays (BGAs).
Its really just another cause of intermittent or fixed short-or-open circuits in electronic PCBs and modules - but one that would not have been any problem until a few years ago, and so could have caught Toyota by surprise.
Its really just another cause of intermittent or fixed short-or-open circuits in electronic PCBs and modules - but one that would not have been any problem until a few years ago, and so could have caught Toyota by surprise.
Toyota Recalls
Straightline: "And the hits just keep on coming for Toyota. 1.1 million (1,100,000 ) North American market Matrix and Corolla vehicles from 2005 - 2008 have been recalled due to stalling concerns. Toyota claims the failure stems from improperly manufactured engine control modules. Cracks can develop in the solder forcing the computer to fail even if the vehicle is in motion.
This latest recall brings the total number of Toyotas recalled to 12.3 million since November, 2009.
More than 1,000 complaints about Matrix and Corolla stalling were reported"
This latest recall brings the total number of Toyotas recalled to 12.3 million since November, 2009.
More than 1,000 complaints about Matrix and Corolla stalling were reported"
Toyota recalls one million Corolla and Matrix cars
BBC News: "Toyota has announced another recall involving more than one million cars in the US and Canada with potentially faulty engine control systems.
The models affected are the Corolla and Matrix made between 2005 and 2008.
TheJapanese carmaker said three unconfirmed accidents were 'alleged to be related' to the problem, one of which resulted in a 'minor injury'.
Last month, Toyota recalled 700,000 cars worldwide and has now recalled about 10 million in the past year.
The two recalls in July were due to steering and engine problems, while those earlier in the year were because of sticking accelerator pedals."
The models affected are the Corolla and Matrix made between 2005 and 2008.
TheJapanese carmaker said three unconfirmed accidents were 'alleged to be related' to the problem, one of which resulted in a 'minor injury'.
Last month, Toyota recalled 700,000 cars worldwide and has now recalled about 10 million in the past year.
The two recalls in July were due to steering and engine problems, while those earlier in the year were because of sticking accelerator pedals."
Toyota Corolla Engine Recall Announced
www.toyotarecall: "TORRANCE, Calif., August 26, 2010 — Toyota announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 1.13 million 2005-2008 Model Year Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles sold in the United States to address some Engine Control Modules (ECM) that may have been improperly manufactured.
No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall.
On vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive, there is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on the electronic component used to protect circuits against excessive voltage (varistor), on the ECM’s circuit board.
In most cases, if a crack occurs at certain solder points or on certain varistors, the check engine may illuminate, harsh shifting could result, or the engine may not start. In limited instances, if cracking occurs on particular solder points or varistors, the engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven.
There are three unconfirmed accidents alleged to be related to this condition, one of which reported a minor injury. Steve St. Angelo, Toyota chief quality officer for North America, said, “This recall is an example of our commitment to standing by our products and being responsive to our customers. Our goal is to help ensure that Toyota drivers are completely confident in the safety and reliability of their vehicles.”
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall on Certain Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix Models
Toyota USA Newsroom: Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today (Aug 26th) announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 1.13 million 2005-2008 Model Year Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles sold in the United States to address some Engine Control Modules (ECM) that may have been improperly manufactured. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall.
On vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive, there is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on the electronic component used to protect circuits against excessive voltage (varistor), on the ECM’s circuit board. In most cases, if a crack occurs at certain solder points or on certain varistors, the check engine may illuminate, harsh shifting could result, or the engine may not start. In limited instances, if cracking occurs on particular solder points or varistors, the engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven.
On vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive, there is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on the electronic component used to protect circuits against excessive voltage (varistor), on the ECM’s circuit board. In most cases, if a crack occurs at certain solder points or on certain varistors, the check engine may illuminate, harsh shifting could result, or the engine may not start. In limited instances, if cracking occurs on particular solder points or varistors, the engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven.
Customer FAQs for Corolla/Corolla Matrix Recall
Toyota Vehicles : "Some Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) on the involved vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. As a result, it is possible that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on the electronic component used to protect circuits against excessive voltage (varistor) on the ECM’s circuit boards.
In most cases, if a crack occurs at certain solder points or on certain varistors, the check engine may illuminate, harsh shifting could result, or the engine may not start. In limited instances, if cracking occurs on particular solder points or varistors, the engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven.
In most cases, if a crack occurs at certain solder points or on certain varistors, the check engine may illuminate, harsh shifting could result, or the engine may not start. In limited instances, if cracking occurs on particular solder points or varistors, the engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven.
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