Issue ID | 474527 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10067668 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 16/04/04 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We bought a new toyota corolla in sept 2001 and it has approx 32000 miles till now. It was always serviced at the toyota dealer. I got my 30000 miles servicing done in sept 2003 and since then we were not using the car much. In april 2004 suddenly the dashboard was showing check engine light. I thought it was 7 months that i got serviced(although i travelled less then 2000miles during this period) and it needs simple oil change and took the car to the dealer. The dealer told me that the charcoal canister and vsv have to be replaced. Although i missed the 36 months warranty my car was still under 36000 miles. The dealer didnt consider my request for a free replacement and was asking me to pay approx. 700 $ for parts and labor. But when i called couple of other dealers they told it is very uncommon to have charcoal canister replaced so soon. When i called toyota customer service 800-331-4331, they agreed to replace the part but still the dealer is charging me 200 $ for labor. I feel toyota is aware of the problem with this canister and is deliberately ignoring instead of recall or free parts and labor. I found a similiar kind of issues raised by other corolla owners on the net. Please do the necessary investigation in this matter.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BLUE BELL, PA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/09/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CONICELLI TOYOTA |
Dealer's telephone number | 610-828-1400 |
Dealer's city | CONSHOHOCKEN |
Dealer's state code | PA |
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