Safety Recall 20LA01 Vehicle May Stall During Driving At Higher Speed – 2017-2019 Toyota Sienna Mobility Vehicles

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

SAFETY RECALL 20TA02  

VEHICLE MAY STALL DURING DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEED

2017 – 2019  SIENNA MOBILITY VEHICLES

 

These instructions are only for 20TA02 Sienna vehicles that have been converted  for mobility use by an authorized mobility conversion company.  All other models are detailed in separate instructions.

 

The repair quality of covered vehicles is extremely important to Toyota.  All dealership technicians performing this recall are required to successfully complete the most current version of the E-Learning course “Safety Recall and Service Campaign Essentials”. To ensure that all vehicles have the repair performed correctly; technicians performing this recall repair are required to currently hold at least one of the following certification levels: 

• Certified (any specialty)
• Expert (any specialty)
• Master
• Master Diagnostic Technician

It is the dealership’s responsibility to select technicians with the above certification level or greater to perform this recall repair.  Carefully review   your resources, the technician skill level, and ability before assigning technicians to this repair.  It is important to consider technician days off and vacation schedules to ensure there are properly trained technicians available to perform this repair at all times.

 

MOBILITY VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY

Are Sienna vehicles that have been converted for wheelchair accessibility able to have the remedy performed?

Only vehicles that are converted for wheelchair accessibility by a Toyota-authorized mobility conversion company are compatible with the remedy.

 

Who are the authorized mobility conversion companies?

Below is the list of companies that are authorized by Toyota to convert Sienna vehicles for wheelchair accessibility.

• The Braun Corporation (BraunAbility)
• Vantage Mobility International (VMI)

 

What if a vehicle is converted by a non-authorized mobility conversion company? Sienna vehicles that have been converted for wheelchair accessibility by a non-Toyota authorized mobility conversion company have undergone an unauthorized modification to the factory condition of the vehicle. These vehicles may be incompatible with the remedy in their current modified condition. Toyota does not recommend modifying vehicles and cannot evaluate how any aftermarket, non-Toyota approved parts and/or modifications could affect a vehicle’s performance.

Notwithstanding Toyota’s recommendation, some dealers may be willing to perform the Safety Recall remedy with the vehicle in its current modified condition. If your dealership is willing to do so, the customer may be responsible for the cost of parts and/or labor not otherwise covered by Toyota’s Safety Recall. Toyota provides the specific remedy parts, differential oil (AWD-only), and covers 2.6 – 2.7 hours of dealership labor expenses. The customer is responsible to pay any additional charges for parts and/or labor which are the result of the vehicle’s non-Toyota-approved modifications.

Toyota is not responsible for later performance problems the vehicle may have that are the result of the non-Toyota-approved vehicle modifications.

 

NON-APPROVED CONVERSION

Sienna vehicles that have been converted for wheelchair accessibility by a non-Toyota authorized mobility conversion company have undergone an unauthorized modification to the factory condition of the vehicle. These vehicles may be incompatible with the remedy in their current modified condition. Toyota does not recommend modifying vehicles and cannot evaluate how any aftermarket, non-Toyota approved parts and/or modifications could affect a vehicle’s performance.

Subject to individual review by the dealer and notwithstanding Toyota’s recommendation, some dealers may be willing to perform the Safety Recall remedy with the vehicle in its current modified condition. If your dealership is willing to do so, the customer may be responsible for the cost of parts and/or labor not otherwise covered by Toyota’s Safety Recall. Toyota provides the specific remedy parts, differential oil (AWD-only), and covers 2.6 – 2.7 hours of dealership labor expenses. The customer is responsible to pay any additional charges for parts and/or labor which are the result of the vehicle’s non-Toyota-approved modifications.

Toyota is not responsible for later performance problems the vehicle may have that are the result of the non-Toyota-approved vehicle modifications.

Because the modifications to this vehicle are unknown to Toyota, there will be no repair instructions available.  If the dealer decides to proceed with the repair, it will up to the technician to determine the best method to remove the fuel tank and replace the fuel pump.  Torque values for reinstallation will need to be determined by contacting the conversion company.

If the dealer decides it cannot complete the repair on a non-authorized conversion due the modifications in that case, the dealer may advise the customer that they have the option of contacting the conversion company for direction. Although the conversion company may or may not be able to provide a solution for the customer, the conversion company may, in the alternative, remove the fuel tank and fuel suction tube assembly, at the customer or conversion company’s expense. In this case, the Toyota dealer could then be able to install the remedy low-pressure fuel pump into the fuel suction tube assembly free-of-charge. The re-installation of the fuel suction tube assembly and fuel tank into the vehicle would need to be performed at the customer or conversion company’s expense by the conversion company in this case.

If upon inspection it’s determined that this vehicle does not use a Toyota fuel pump, as originally designed, email the Quality Compliance Depart (quality_compliance@toyota.com) for further instructions.

 

PREPARATION

PARTS

Because of the extensive list of parts for this model, a website has been created to detail the required parts.  Reference the following website for a detailed parts list for each specific VIN:

https://20ta02.imagespm.info

To log into the website:

1. Enter your dealer code in the Dealer Code field.
2. Enter XXXXX (5 Capital X’s) for the Password.

 

Note:  Warranty will only reimburse dealers for the part numbers listed on the website.  Any other  part numbers will not be accepted on the campaign claim. 

 

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

• Standard Hand Tools
• Torque Wrench
• Air Blow gun
• Gas Caddy (minimum 25 gallon capacity)

 

MATERIALS

• Brake Cleaner

 

Special Service Tools

Sienna vehicles that have been modified by Toyota-authorized conversion companies could have the following Retainer Ring types.  Vehicles that have been modified by non-authorized companies may have different types of Fuel Pump Housing Retainers.

 

BACKGROUND

The subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This may result in a vehicle stall, and the vehicle may be unable to be restarted. If a vehicle stall occurs while driving at higher speeds, this could increase the risk of a crash.

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

• When installing/uninstalling the fuel system components, keep safety first in mind and carefully observe the following instructions to avoid accidents:

1. When working on the fuel system, display a Flammable – Keep Fire Away sign.
2. Smoking is prohibited nearby.
3. Perform this work in an area where there are no sparks nearby from the operation of welders, grinders, drills, electric motors, stoves, etc.
4. DO NOT use electrical devices nearby because they can become hot and the operation of power switches can generate sparks.
5. DO NOT use iron or steel hammers while working, because they may generate sparks.
6. DO NOT start engines even in adjacent stalls.
7. Prepare fire extinguishers before starting any work.
8. Perform this work in a well-ventilated area (natural ventilation). DO NOT use exhaust fans or electric fans, because their motors might generate sparks.
9. Since it is possible for fuel vapor to build up, DO NOT work in or near a pit.
10. If fuel is spilled, use shop towels or similar material to quickly wipe it up and then use compressed air to diffuse the fuel vapor.
11. Shop towels and other materials that have come into contact with fuel should be dried in a well ventilated area and then disposed of as appropriate.

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V012-5048.pdf 1596.027KB

RCRIT-20V012-5048

 

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