Recall 11V566000: Replace A-Pillar Trim Retention Clip
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):Toyota/Corolla 2010-2011
Toyota/Sienna 2011
MANUFACTURER: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 22, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V566000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 518
SUMMARY:
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Corolla vehicles equipped with a Non-Toyota, Bluetooth(R) hands free device or navigation unit and certain model year 2011 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with a Non-Toyota, overhead entertainment system and/or Bluetooth(R) hands free device. There is a possibility that the front A-Pillar trim panel retention clip may have been damaged during the installation of the aftermarket accessory.
CONSEQUENCE:
A damaged a-pillar trim panel retention clip may allow the trim panel to come loose and injure an occupant in the event of a crash.
REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the A-Pillar trim panel retention clip and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
NOTES:
Owners 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.