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278 Camry cars in VN to be recalled over bolts
2011-0506
278 Camry 3.5 and Camry 2.4 cars have their bolts on the front tightened too much beyond standard and are to be recalled, said a latest Toyota document sent to Vietnam Register, an agency responsible for vehicles’ safety.
Such vehicles were produced between January 28 and March 23 this year.
Camry 3.5 susceptible to recall bear Vehicle Identification Number lying between XXB 6001801 and XXB 6001810 while Camry 2.4 XXB 6008875 and XX 6009175.
According to the document, in the worst case scenario, the bolts could be broken due to too much screwing.
Toyota Vietnam said it will replace such bolts with new ones free of charge.
The company also said it is having final preparations to announce detailed plans for the recall.
Concerning the 8.830 Innova vehicles that suffer from brake, screw, and seat problems, Toyota Vietnam has not submitted any specific plan by Friday evening.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport has instructed Vietnam Register to order Toyota Vietnam to recall all the faulty cars.
Earlier Le Van Tach, an engineer working for Toyota, had released documents revealing three major glitches in Innova and Fortuner vehicles.
The cars made in Vietnam face balance issues since their screws are not tightened properly as instructed by the Japanese company, he said. The brakes and seats do not meet safety standards either, he said.
He blamed them on outdated equipment used at Toyota Vietnam’s factory.
Two of the glitches are likely to take a long time to fix and only Toyota can fix them since they require special tools and training, he explained.
At a press briefing on April 1, Toyota had admitted to these problems in Innova cars, saying they could have a bearing on safety.
Such vehicles were produced between January 28 and March 23 this year.
Camry 3.5 susceptible to recall bear Vehicle Identification Number lying between XXB 6001801 and XXB 6001810 while Camry 2.4 XXB 6008875 and XX 6009175.
According to the document, in the worst case scenario, the bolts could be broken due to too much screwing.
Toyota Vietnam said it will replace such bolts with new ones free of charge.
The company also said it is having final preparations to announce detailed plans for the recall.
Concerning the 8.830 Innova vehicles that suffer from brake, screw, and seat problems, Toyota Vietnam has not submitted any specific plan by Friday evening.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport has instructed Vietnam Register to order Toyota Vietnam to recall all the faulty cars.
Earlier Le Van Tach, an engineer working for Toyota, had released documents revealing three major glitches in Innova and Fortuner vehicles.
The cars made in Vietnam face balance issues since their screws are not tightened properly as instructed by the Japanese company, he said. The brakes and seats do not meet safety standards either, he said.
He blamed them on outdated equipment used at Toyota Vietnam’s factory.
Two of the glitches are likely to take a long time to fix and only Toyota can fix them since they require special tools and training, he explained.
At a press briefing on April 1, Toyota had admitted to these problems in Innova cars, saying they could have a bearing on safety.
Source: Tuoi Tre
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