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Recall 08V-162

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 to 2004 Pontiac Vibe and 2 other models: Visibility (glass, side/rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-162
Reported
April 10, 2008
Vehicles affected
662,178 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.

The risk

The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. The recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. Owners may contact toyota at 1-[removed] or pontiac at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Toyota recall no. 80a/gm recall no. 07273.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