Toyota recalling 600,000 Sienna minivans over corrosion on spare tire cable

Toyota recalling 600,000 Sienna minivans over corrosion on spare tire cable

Filed under: Minivan/Van, Recalls, Safety, Toyota

It appears Toyota just can't shake the recall bug. Since last fall, Toyota has issued massive recalls for floor mats, stuck pedals, Prius brakes, Tundra frame rust and now the Japanese automaker's minivan is getting in on the act. Toyota has announced that it will voluntarily recall 600,000 of its 1998-2010 Sienna minivans for corrosion on the spare tire cable. A Toyota press release on the subject tells us that the cable may rust to the point where "the spare tire could become separated from the vehicle, a road hazard for following vehicles that increases the likelihood of a crash."

The primary cause of the corrosion stems from road salt used to combat ice. The recall covers vehicles in the northern states listed in the post-jump press release, though Toyota says it will inspect the spare tire cable on vehicles from states not affected by the recall as well.

At this point, Toyota admits it is still working on a solution to the rusted cable problem. If your Sienna is affected by the recall, you will receive a notice from the automaker to head to a dealer for inspection. Once Toyota comes up with a proper fix, customers will receive a second notice advising Sienna owners of the remedy. We're thinking two trips to the dealer is less than ideal, but then again we're sure most customers aren't interested in having their spare tire fall out during rush hour traffic. Hit the jump to read over the Toyota press release. Thanks to everyone for the tips!

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I have a feeling that they are really nit picking every inch of toyota, i bet if they combed through other car manufacturers they would find just as many faults. But maybe America just cant afford to do that to their own car manufacturers? this could be pretty deep lol.

phew, thought it was the new 2011 sienna's. lol
finnaly get a NEW car soon 4runner was other option but they dont have dvd.

don't you always say you're getting a new car and then nothing happens?

get SUV, more manly!

lmfao