NHTSA recall 94V-220 (94V220000)

electrical system recall reported November 8, 1994 - about 16,497 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V220000
Also written as: 94V-220
Reported: November 8, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~16,497
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

AN UNUSED HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AND SUNROOF WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER THE FLOOR CARPET IN THE LEFT KICK PANEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS WHERE LARGE AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALTS ARE USED, THE SALT WATER OR SNOW CARRIED INTO THE VEHICLE BY THE DRIVER'S SHOES CAN PENETRATE THE CARPET AND DRIP ONTO THE CONNECTOR RESULTING IN THE FORMATION OF A SALT BRIDGE BETWEEN THE TERMINALS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT INSIDE THE HARNESS, AND CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNUSED HARNESS CONNECTOR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-220 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Corolla - 1993, 1994

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