Anti-theft: control moduleRecall 98V-279 · Gulf Toyota vehicles
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. recall 98V-279 covers 1,519 Gulf Toyota vehicles for a anti-theft: control module problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V279000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUDIOVOX SECURIKEY+ SECURITY SYSTEM AND SECURIKEY+ SECURITY SYSTEMS WITH REMOTE STARTER SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC., IN THE STATES OF TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, LOUISIANA, ARKANSAS, AND MISSISSIPPI. CERTAIN SECURIKEY+ AND SECURIKEY+ WITH REMOTE START WIRING HARNESSES CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR HVAC FAN SPEED CONTROLS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND COULD STALL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SECURIKEY+ WIRING HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA DISTRIBUTOR AT 1-800-444-1074. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 28, 1998 to October 9, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.