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1999-2000 Celica recall (brake problems)
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Fri, 17 September 2004 09:31
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Does this affect Australia too? Mine was built Nov 99...
http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000082& amp;sid=asxmaAjsf1aQ&refer=canada
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Toyota to Recall 646,000 Cars Globally to Fix Brakes (Update3)
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., Asia's largest automaker, said it will recall about 646,000 vehicles starting tomorrow to fix the brakes in four models.
The automaker, based in Toyota City, Japan, will recall Yaris Verso, Scion xB, Celica and MR-S models built between July 22, 1999, and July 5, 2000, said spokeswoman Ai Ishitoya. No accidents related to the faults have been reported, the Japanese transport ministry said on its Web Site.
The recall is the biggest for Toyota since May 2003. The automaker has announced at least two other recalls this year. Recalls among Japanese automakers have been rising as they introduce the most new vehicles in a decade and share parts among different models.
Recalls have come under more scrutiny in Japan since Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said it broke the law by fixing vehicle defects without reporting them to Japan's transport ministry. The ministry in June said it will require automakers to submit quarterly reports on safety problems.
Toyota will recall about 470,000 vehicles outside of Japan, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia. In Japan, where it will recall 176,372 units, the four models are known as the Fun Cargo and bB compact cars, and the Celica and MR-S sports car. The company won't reveal how much the recall will cost, Ishitoya said.
A defect in the brakes of the Toyota cars can cause the oil to leak, and as a result the cars may take longer to stop, the ministry said.
Toyota was Japan's most reliable carmaker in a J.D. Power Asia Pacific survey in 2002, followed by Honda Motor Co.
Toyota shares rose 0.7 percent to 4,280 yen in Tokyo.
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Re: 1999-2000 Celica recall (brake problems)
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Fri, 17 September 2004 11:08
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Toyota to Recall 646,000 Cars Globally to Fix Brakes
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Toyota will recall about 470,000 vehicles outside of Japan, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia.
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Note: Australia
Come on, you've answered your own question twice! Chances are it does apply to Australia, so I'd suggest you contact your local Toyota dealer to confirm if this affects your specific model.
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Re: 1999-2000 Celica recall (brake problems)
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Fri, 17 September 2004 11:21
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I know the article mentioned Australia, but it didn't mention if the Celica in Australia was affected or if it was the same date range in the USA (Jul 99 to Jul 00). Since I bought the car 2nd hand I will not receive a mail notification about this recall (I never sent in the form to Toyota) but wanted to check ifothers have received a recall notice yet?
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Re: 1999-2000 Celica recall (brake problems)
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Sat, 18 September 2004 14:03
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I'd suggest you contact your local Toyota dealer to confirm if this affects your specific model.
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As it's such a late model, I don't imagine many people on this forum would have the same model as yourself. Also, recalls can affect cars made only between certain dates so someone else not getting a latter doens't mean that you are also not affected!
Contact Toyota with to be sure - have all the details on your vehicle's build plate, along with the engine number, handy as they will probably ask you!
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Re: 1999-2000 Celica recall (brake problems)
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Sat, 18 September 2004 17:19
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ive got a 99 celica :P
Will have to speak to my dealer about it
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Sydney, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1999-2000 Celica recall (brake problems)
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Thu, 30 September 2004 04:22
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I havn't heard anything about this as of yet... But I'm sure we'll start getting cars in soon for more recalls... Hope it's only something small...
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I Supported Toymods
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May 2002
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Re: 1999-2000 Celica recall (brake problems)
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Fri, 01 October 2004 06:35
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Toyota Celica Campaign 4531H
Date: 28/09/2004
Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd
Category: Motor Vehicles
Product Info: Toyota Celica Campaign 4531H. Model code ZZT231. Production Period 22 July 1999 to 30 June 2000.
Defect details: In the brake master cylinder, there is a possibility that the recess that retains the rubber seal ring, located at the end of the cylinder body, may be corroded due to an improper washing process during component assembly. In this condition, brake fluid may leak from the seal, or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder, which could lead to an increase of vehicle stopping distance.
Consumer action: Contact your authorised Toyota Dealer.
Make: Toyota
Model: Celica
Model Years From: 22 July 1999 to 30 June 2000
Consequences: In the brake master cylinder, there is a possibility that the recess that retains the rubber seal ring, located at the end of the cylinder body, may be corroded due to an improper washing process during component assembly. In this condition, brake fluid may leak from the seal, or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder, which could lead to an increase of vehicle stopping distance.
Campaign Number: 4531H
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The following link will open in a new window and take you out of the Product Recalls Australia site.
The Department of Transport and Regional Services has overall policy responsibility for monitoring the conduct and outcomes of motor vehicle safety recalls in Australia.
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I just rang my dealership and they don't know anything about it... but then again it's just published a few days ago... what they said since I have owned the car since new there should be a letter comming in the post.
As soon as I recieve the letter to confirm that I got it. I'll post it up on the net.
Cheers.
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