Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Recall 93V-147 · Toyota vehicles

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 93V-147 covers 155,809 Toyota vehicles for a electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc. problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected155,8092 models
ReportedSep 13, 1993Owners notified Nov 5, 1993
Complaints since29Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

The risk

IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT FIRE.

What to do

The fix

REPAIR THE RADIO.

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: CAR RADIO.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND MINIVANS WITH FUJITSU TEN RADIOS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1990 to August 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. UNDER DASH FIRESEA93010 · closed Sep 29, 1993
    NHTSA