Recall 08V162000: 2003–2004 Toyota Matrix and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 10, 2008

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

662,178vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.

Possible consequence

The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. The recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Pontiac Vibe298 complaints
• 2004 Pontiac Vibe266 complaints
• 2003 Toyota Corolla720 complaints
• 2004 Toyota Corolla477 complaints
• 2003 Toyota Matrix268 complaints
• 2004 Toyota Matrix138 complaints