Toyota () Proace: Air Conditioning Compressor May Detach
Toyota is recalling 840 Proace vehicles because the bracket that holds the air conditioning compressor to the engine may not be properly tightened, which could cause it to break while driving and the compressor to detach. The recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. Toyota will check that the bracket is correctly secured and replace it if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () PROACE. Units affected: 840
- Reason
- There is a possibility that the bracket holding the air conditioning compressor onto the engine is not properly tightened. As a result there is a risk that this bracket might break during driving. If this occurs the air conditioning compressor might become detached from the vehicle and could potentially fall on the road. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check bracket holding the air compressor is correctly secured. In case the bracket was not properly secured it will be replaced by a new one.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-08-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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