Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Available Only in Southeast Region. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame. Features My test vehicle was nicely equipped, though it didn't feature leather seats, power seats or steering wheel audio controls. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm rear tie rod may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Remedy Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available.
The recall began on July 14, 2016. Gone is the small hood scoop that never seemed appropriate on a non-turbocharged vehicle. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. Available Only in Southeast Region. Available Only in Southeast Region.
The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. It was soft but gave the impression it would also stand up to some abuse. For those who feel differently, it's still an option.
Available Only in Southeast Region. The large, arrow-shaped door handles make a statement, as does the two-tiered center console that houses entertainment functions on the top and environmental controls on the bottom. Every angle finds sharp lines that are extremely contemporary. My test vehicle featured black cloth interior that was comfortable and felt good to the touch. While a few friends suggested it was still a car for women, I thought my red test vehicle was sporty enough for any man to drive.
Available Only in Southeast Region. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. Available Only in Southeast Region. Available Only in Gulf States. If you want a little more excitement, and the kids don't mind the bumps, get the Sport. Available Only in Southeast Region. The only misstep — and not just in the design department — is the spare tire and cover planted on the rear hatch.
Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat. That means consumers have more models to choose from than ever before. The split backseat wasn't as comfortable, but it reclines and can be moved forward and back to increase legroom or cargo room, depending on the configuration. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver. Gone is the small hood scoop that never seemed appropriate on a non-turbocharged vehicle.
Available Only in Gulf States. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. Available Only in Gulf States. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. Available Only in Southeast Region.
Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. Those are choices customers have to make when deciding between normal and Sport models. The recall began on November 30, 2012. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied. If you subtract the horribly annoying side-opening rear hatch, it would probably be one of the easiest to use on the market.
The recall began on September 30, 2016. The dashboard may have been designed with user friendliness in mind, but it lacks any sense of real style and largely appears to be a collection of vents, screens and knobs clustered together. This means that when you're in a parking lot with a cart full of two-by-fours you can get the space you need without having to open both back doors. When four-wheel drive is needed, the system automatically shifts power so both sets of wheels share the load. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.