2020–2021 Toyota Hilux
- Affected
- 683
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- WFU01 or WGG21
- Supplier
- Toyota Motor Corporation
The defect
The power wire for the cargo roller cover may be routed incorrectly and may chafe against the battery clamp post. If the power wire insulation is damaged, this may lead to a short circuit.
The hazard
If a short circuit occurs, this may cause a fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
The remedy
Toyota will contact affected owners in writing via letter, email or SMS if available, requesting that owners make an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealer for rectification, free of charge.To find a local dealer, visit https://www.toyota.com.au/find-a-dealerFor further information, consumers should contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEST).
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 683 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Toyota Motor Corporation to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Website:
- https://www.toyota.com.au/
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.