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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V162📅 Apr 10, 2008

2003–2004 Pontiac Vibe & 2003–2004 Toyota Corolla + 1 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's 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 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V162000
Manufacturer recall #
80A 07273
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
662,178
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Owner phone
1-888-270-9371
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 16, 2008
Built
Jan 6, 2002 – Mar 18, 2004
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Toyota recall no. 80A/GM recall no. 07273.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V162 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V162?

2003–2004 Pontiac Vibe & 2003–2004 Toyota Corolla + 1 more. 662,178 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Pontiac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-270-9371.