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Recall 06V-266

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 to 2002 Toyota Echo and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling.

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-266
Reported
July 19, 2006
Vehicles affected
34,771 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

The risk

Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Toyota recall no. Ssc 60g.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles