Recall 00V252000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Defect in 2000-2000 GULF TOYOTA ECHO
RECALL This recall affects up to 33,821 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V252000 |
| Manufacturer | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 33,821 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH SPEED CONTROL DEVICES AT GULF STATES TOYOTA'S VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER OR INSTALLED BY CERTAIN TOYOTA DEALERS IN GULF STATES' REGION (ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, OKLAHOMA, AND TEXAS). THE E-CLIP WHICH HOLDS THE SPEED CONTROL ASSEMBLY TO THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE COULD BREAK. IF THE E-CLIP FAILS, THE SPEED CONTROL ATTACHMENT COULD COME OFF, CAUSING THE SPEED CONTROL TO STOP WORKING.
Safety Consequence
THE LOOSE ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK, PREVENTING NORMAL STOPPING AND HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
GULF STATES DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE E-CLIP WITH A COTTER PIN.
Related Recalls for GULF TOYOTA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V050000 | 2001 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA | TRAILER HITCHES | 8,609 | |
| 00V103000 | 1999 GULF TOYOTA TUNDRA | TRAILER HITCHES | 7,000 | |
| 98V277000 | 1998 GULF TOYOTA CAMRY | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 7,794 | |
| 98V279000 | 1999 GULF TOYOTA CAMRY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1,519 |