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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V539000

2005 Toyota Camry Solara | 2004 Toyota Camry | 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2004 Lexus Rx330 | 2005 Lexus Rx330 | 2004 Lexus Es330 | 2005 Lexus Es330 | 2004 Toyota Sienna | 2004 Toyota Highlander | 2005 Toyota Camry | 2004 Toyota Camry Solara | 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2004 Toyota Avalon | 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Toyota Highlander — Engine and engine cooling

Published November 9, 2011 · Recall initiated: November 9, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V539000, published November 9, 2011. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2005 Toyota Camry Solara | 2004 Toyota Camry | 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2004 Lexus Rx330 | 2005 Lexus Rx330 | 2004 Lexus Es330 | 2005 Lexus Es330 | 2004 Toyota Sienna | 2004 Toyota Highlander | 2005 Toyota Camry | 2004 Toyota Camry Solara | 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2004 Toyota Avalon | 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Toyota Highlander — Engine and engine cooling.

What's the hazard

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.

What to do

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO IDENTIFY WHETHER IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE U.S. SUPPLIER. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
CAMRY SOLARA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2005 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA | 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2004 LEXUS RX330 | 2005 LEXUS RX330 | 2004 LEXUS ES330 | 2005 LEXUS ES330 | 2004 TOYOTA SIENNA | 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA | 2006 LEXUS RX HYBRID | 2004 TOYOTA AVALON | 2005 TOYOTA SIENNA | 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2005 Toyota Camry Solara | 2004 Toyota Camry | 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2004 Lexus Rx330 | 2005 Lexus Rx330 | 2004 Lexus Es330 | 2005 Lexus Es330 | 2004 Toyota Sienna | 2004 Toyota Highlander | 2005 Toyota Camry | 2004 Toyota Camry Solara | 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid | 2004 Toyota Avalon | 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Toyota Highlander — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V539000 on November 9, 2011. Reported hazard: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.

What should I do if I have this product?

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO IDENTIFY WHETHER IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE U.S. SUPPLIER. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: CAMRY SOLARA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)