Recall 94V-220
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1993 to 1994 Toyota Corolla: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-220
- Reported
- November 8, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 16,497 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
An unused harness connector for power windows, power door locks and sunroof was improperly routed under the floor carpet in the left kick panel. If the vehicle is operated in cold weather conditions where large amounts of road salts are used, the salt water or snow carried into the vehicle by the driver's shoes can penetrate the carpet and drip onto the connector resulting in the formation of a salt bridge between the terminals.
The risk
This causes an electrical short inside the harness, and can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will remove the unused harness connector.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: electrical system: wiring.vehicle description: corolla passenger vehicles built in japan or canada not equipped with power windows, power door locks and sunroof, registered in the following states: ct, il, in, me, ma, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri,vt, and wi.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact toyota at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Corolla 1993 to 1994