Investigations List

After a preliminary review of consumer complaints and other information related to alleged defects, NHTSA obtains information from the manufacturer(including data on complaints, crashes, injuries, warranty claims, modifications, and part sales) and determines whether further analysis is warranted.  If warranted, the investigator will conduct a more detailed and complete analysis of the character and scope of the alleged defect.



NHTSA Action Number: PE10008

Date Opened: 2010-02-18

Date Closed: 2011-05-04

Manufacturer’s Name: ToyotaeBay Motor Corporation

Component Description: STEERING

Recall Campaign:

Summary Description: Steering Wander or Drift


Summary

On February 18, 2010, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE10-008 to investigate complaints of steering wander or drift in model year (MY) 2009 and 2010 ToyotaeBay Corolla and Matrix vehicles.The complaint descriptions indicated dissatisfaction with the on-center steering feel in the subject vehicles. Some drivers (~25%) related the feel to driving in a strong crosswind and others indicated that the effort and attention required to maintain heading increased driver fatigue on long trips.These complaints all relate to the system operating as designed and do not involve failure of any steering system components.The subject vehicles are equipped with an electronic power steering system that was introduced in the MY 2009 vehicles.The power assist, including on-center steering feel, is controlled electronically and is part of the system calibration.ToyotaeBay responded to steering feel concerns from some customers by issuing a technical service bulletin (TSB-0140-10 STEERING ON-CENTER FEEL) that released an optional EPS electronic control unit that has a re-calibrated on-center feel.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted by the circumstances.For further details see the attached VRTC and ODI Closing Reports.

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NHTSA Action Number: RQ10003

Date Opened: 2010-02-16

Date Closed: 2011-03-01

Manufacturer’s Name: ToyotaeBay Motor Corporation

Component Description: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Recall Campaign: 11V112

Summary Description: Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration


Summary

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior ToyotaeBay recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, ToyotaeBay recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in ToyotaeBay and LexuseBay vehicles.I. Pedal Interference from Floor mats, Carpet Covers and Plastic Pads in Carpets.During the RQ10-003 investigation, ODI reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.Following the agency's analysis, NHTSA requested that ToyotaeBay recall additional vehicles.ToyotaeBay complied with the agency's request.The details of these recalls are set forth more fully in ToyotaeBay's reports to NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.These recalls are as follows:Recall 11V-112: (1) model year (MY) 2004-2006 ToyotaeBay Highlander and Highlander HybrideBay; and, (2) MY 2004-2007 LexuseBay RX330,RX350, and RX400h (hybrideBay model). The total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.This recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). Recall 11V-113: (1) MY 2003-2009 through 2009 ToyotaeBay 4Runner; (2) MY 2006-2010 ToyotaeBay RAV4; and, (3) MY 2008-2011 LexuseBay LX570.The total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.This recall supplements recall 09V-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.Recall 11V-115: (1) MY 2006-2007 LexuseBay GS300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) MY 2006-2007 LexuseBay GS350 (all wheel drive vehicles). The total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.This recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.II. Potential Electronic Causes of Unintended Acceleration.After NHTSA opened RQ10-003, NHTSA launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in ToyotaeBay vehicles.NHTSA launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in Congressional hearings.NHTSA enlisted engineers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in ToyotaeBay vehicles.That study has concluded.Two reports are associated with the study and are available on NHTSA's website.NASA's report is entitled Technical Support to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the Reported ToyotaeBay Motor Corporation (TMC) Unintended Acceleration (UA) Investigation, NESC Assessment No. TI-10-00618 (Jan. 18, 2011).NHTSA's report is entitled Technical Assessment of ToyotaeBay Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Systems (Feb. 2011).Both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. As stated in its report, NASA did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. NHTSA did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by ToyotaeBay's recalls. This RQ is closed.

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NHTSA Action Number: PE10006

Date Opened: 2010-02-03

Date Closed: 2010-07-12

Manufacturer’s Name: ToyotaeBay Motor Corporation

Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Recall Campaign:

Summary Description: Braking Performance, HybrideBay Vehicle


Summary

The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrideBay drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrideBay vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrideBay vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABSeBay braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, ToyotaeBay advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABSeBay operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.ToyotaeBay will reprogram the ABSeBay control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on ToyotaeBay's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.

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NHTSA Action Number: PE10007

Date Opened: 2010-02-03

Date Closed: 2010-05-23

Manufacturer’s Name: FREIGHTLINEReBay LLC

Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Recall Campaign: 10V177

Summary Description: Stop Lamps Intermittent


Summary

This investigation was opened after ODI was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.ODI confirmed the problem with two fleets.On April 29, 2010, Daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.They are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to ODI when it is available. This safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. Hence, this investigation is closed.

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NHTSA Action Number: PE10005

Date Opened: 2010-01-27

Date Closed: 2010-07-19

Manufacturer’s Name: General MotorseBay, LLC

Component Description: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Recall Campaign: 10V073

Summary Description: Electric Power Steering Failure


Summary

In a March 1, 2010 letter, General MotorseBay Corporation (GM) provided a defect information report to NHTSA regarding a problem that could result in sudden loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2005 through 2010 ChevroleteBay Cobalt and MY 2007 through 2010 PontiaceBay G5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).The letter indicates that the loss of steering assist could occur at any time while driving and that, once assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a chime sounds to inform the driver.The letter further states that steering control is maintained in manual mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds.In the next ignition cycle, power assist is typically regained and the DIC message is no longer displayed.GM's letter identifies the root cause of the EPS failure as the EPS motor and indicates that production of a new motor started in December 2009.GM's recall repair procedure instructs dealers to replace the EPS motor in all recalled vehicles. ODI's analysis of all information available related to sudden loss of EPS assist while driving in the MY 2005 through 2009 ChevroleteBay Cobalt vehicles shows current complaint and warranty rates of 323/100,000 vehicles and 0.4% respectively.In response to ODI's request for information, GM identified 81 complaints where a crash was claimed that may be related to loss of EPS assist.ODI's analysis of all crash claims was based on verifiable factors such as; whether a loss of EPS was indicated at the time of the crash by a chime or malfunction indicator lamp or if a EPS related component malfunction was identified after the crash occurred.With this method ODI identified 36 possible crashes related to EPS failure.GM assessed crash claims based on the available facts and excluded crash claims that indicated that the vehicle was travelling at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater.GM said that it believes if power assist is lost while a vehicle is moving at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater there is a small difference in steering efforts perceived in subjective evaluations at those speeds and it is unlikely to lead to loss of vehicle control. Based on GM's safety recall, this investigation is closed.

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